How far is Dover-Foxcroft, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Auburn, ME is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.15 mi
02h 00m
Flight
89.79 mi
144.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.79 mi
Kilometers
144.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.15 mi
Kilometers
167.62 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Dover-Foxcroft
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover-Foxcroft
2026-05-12T16:28
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover-Foxcroft
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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Dover-Foxcroft
51.9 mi
01h 00m
To Auburn
52.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover-Foxcroft and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover-Foxcroft and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    140 m · 15 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    46.7 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  20. 20

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover-Foxcroft and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
47.3 mi · 45%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 00m from Dover-Foxcroft
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dover-Foxcroft and 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 Dover-Foxcroft to Auburn?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Dover-Foxcroft and 52.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover-Foxcroft and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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 Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.2 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover-Foxcroft and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 89.79 mi (144.5 km).

Dover-Foxcroft

#1 Dover-Foxcroft

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,086
Coordinates45.1833900, -69.2269900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-69.22698, 45.183481)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.36 $32.71
Premium $4.86 $17.83 $35.66
Diesel $6.00 $22.01 $44.02

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover-Foxcroft and Auburn. The current time is 16:28:43.

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.