How far is Cape Elizabeth, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Elizabeth and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth and Auburn.
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Start on the route
55 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Two Lights Road
2941 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Two Lights Road
1 mi · 4 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
34 m · 5 sec · Two Lights Road
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Turn right onto Ocean House Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean House Road
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Continue on Ocean House Street
1055 ft · 23 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
2519 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Ocean House Street
999 ft · 22 sec · Ocean House Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1094 ft · 34 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Turn straight onto York Street
785 ft · 19 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Forest Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Continue on Gray Road
2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Take the ramp left
957 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2624 ft · 36 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 Cape Elizabeth 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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cape Elizabeth 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 Cape Elizabeth to Auburn?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 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?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Cape Elizabeth and 25.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cape Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
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 Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Elizabeth and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 36.94 mi (59.45 km).
#1 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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