How far is Bethel, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from Bethel, ME to Auburn, ME is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Auburn.
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Start on Broad Street
16 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2395 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Walker's Mills Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Paris Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Woodman Hill Road
2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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Continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Turner Street
129 m · 9 sec · Turner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Street
35 m · 2 sec · Turner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Turner Street
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Turn right onto Union Street Bypass
2066 ft · 29 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
151 m · 34 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Minot Avenue
139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Auburn.
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.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
5.93 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethel and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Auburn?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Bethel and 23.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bethel and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.09 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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