How far is Brooks, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Brooks, ME to Auburn, ME is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
74.58 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.16 mi
101.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.16 mi
Kilometers
101.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.58 mi
Kilometers
120.02 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Brooks
Wed, May 6, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooks
2026-05-06T18:17
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 6, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooks
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
Windsor
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Brooks
39.9 mi
00h 50m
To Auburn
34.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Veterans Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    2080 ft · 43 sec · Moosehead Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waldo Station Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Waldo Station Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Higgins Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Higgins Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    83 m · 4 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  8. 8

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 24%
US 202
12.8 mi · 17%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 7%
Acadia Highway
3.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Augusta Road

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

17.6 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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 50m from Brooks
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brooks and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Brooks and 34.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brooks and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

18 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

28 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

31 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooks and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 63.16 mi (101.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brooks

Town in Maine, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates44.5503500, -69.1208700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Veterans Highway (-69.120846, 44.550361)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooks and Auburn. The current time is 18:17:22.

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.