How far is Auburn, ME from Vassalboro, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Vassalboro, ME is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
43 mi
00h 57m
Flight
37.06 mi
59.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.06 mi
Kilometers
59.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43 mi
Kilometers
69.2 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, May 30, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-30T11:10
Arrive Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winthrop
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Auburn
21.5 mi
00h 28m
To Vassalboro
21.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Vassalboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Vassalboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle

    9 m · 1 sec · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle

    67 m · 4 sec · Bangor Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Vassalboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 30%
Riverside Drive
10.4 mi · 24%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 15%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 11%
Western Avenue
2.81 mi · 7%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
00h 28m from Auburn
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Auburn and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Vassalboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Vassalboro?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Auburn and 21.5 miles from Vassalboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Auburn and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Vassalboro.

Stop Ideas Near Winthrop

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winthrop, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winthrop.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

42 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

44 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

45 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Vassalboro. Straight-line distance: 37.06 mi (59.64 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Vassalboro

#2 Vassalboro

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,420
Coordinates44.4592300, -69.6775500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Vassalboro (-69.67755, 44.45923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Vassalboro. The current time is 11:10:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.