How far is Eliot, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Eliot, ME to Auburn, ME is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
82.85 mi
01h 22m
Flight
71.2 mi
114.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.2 mi
Kilometers
114.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.34 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Eliot
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eliot
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eliot
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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Eliot
41.4 mi
00h 41m
To Auburn
41.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harold L Dow Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Harold L Dow Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 236

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 236

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward State Road

    623 ft · 21 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road

    996 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2624 ft · 36 sec · Minot Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
71.9 mi · 87%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 4%
Route 236
1.61 mi · 2%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 1%
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 41m from Eliot
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eliot and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Eliot to Auburn?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Eliot and 41.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eliot and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Scarborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Scarborough.

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eliot and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 71.2 mi (114.59 km).

Eliot

#1 Eliot

Town in Maine

Population7,115
Coordinates43.1531400, -70.8000600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.800253, 43.153306)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eliot and Auburn. The current time is 20:49:23.

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.