How far is Dixmont, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Dixmont, ME to Auburn, ME is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
79.83 mi
01h 37m
Flight
66.35 mi
106.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.35 mi
Kilometers
106.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.83 mi
Kilometers
128.47 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Dixmont
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dixmont
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dixmont
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Dixmont
38.8 mi
00h 48m
To Auburn
41.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
61°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Western Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2394 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  7. 7

    Continue on Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    91 m · 7 sec · Clinton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2312 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    967 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  19. 19

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixmont 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
27.9 mi · 35%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 7%
Main Street
5.56 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

22.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 48m from Dixmont
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dixmont 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 Dixmont to Auburn?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Dixmont and 41.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 9.2 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 8.7 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 8.6 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 Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dixmont and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 66.35 mi (106.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dixmont

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,119
Coordinates44.6803500, -69.1628200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Western Avenue (-69.162884, 44.680634)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dixmont and Auburn. The current time is 06:51:32.

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.