How far is Chelsea, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from Chelsea, ME to Auburn, ME is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Auburn.
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Start on Hankerson Road
17 m · 8 sec · Hankerson Road
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Turn sharp right onto Togus Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Central Street
903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road
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Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-95
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
664 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1471 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Minot Avenue
541 ft · 42 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 Chelsea 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
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Auburn?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Sabattus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Chelsea and 14.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Sabattus
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 Sabattus.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Augusta, ME
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.35 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 44.2503500, -69.7172700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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