How far is Fayette, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Fayette, ME to Auburn, ME is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.61 mi
38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.51 mi
Kilometers
49.1 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 30, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-30T21:24
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Monmouth
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Fayette
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Auburn
15.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
8.17 mi · 27%
US 202
6.58 mi · 22%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 21%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 10%
Readfield Road
1.64 mi · 5%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Merge slight left onto US 202

6.58 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 22m from Fayette
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fayette and Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Auburn?

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Fayette and 15.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fayette and Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monmouth, 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 Monmouth.

BUS

Augusta, ME

23 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

38 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

39 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

40 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (38 km).

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#1 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.033604, 44.408858)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
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 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Auburn. The current time is 21:24:23.

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.