How far is Auburn, ME from Whitefield, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Whitefield, ME is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.2 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.45 mi
49.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.45 mi
Kilometers
49.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.2 mi
Kilometers
61.47 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 Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-18T16:52
Arrive Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Auburn
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Whitefield
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield

    116 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewiston Road

    73 m · 4 sec · Lewiston Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Pittston Road

    8.2 mi · 20 min · East Pittston Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pittston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
21 mi · 55%
East Pittston Road
8.23 mi · 22%
Water Street
2.19 mi · 6%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 5%
Lewiston Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Canal Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
+7.8 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 28m from Auburn
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Auburn and 19.1 miles from Whitefield.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, 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 Richmond.

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Whitefield. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Whitefield (-69.62532, 44.17007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Whitefield. The current time is 16:52:21.

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.