How far is Gray, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Gray, ME to Auburn, ME is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.22 mi
00h 20m
Flight
15.49 mi
24.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.49 mi
Kilometers
24.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.22 mi
Kilometers
27.71 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Gray
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gray
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gray
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Gray
8.6 mi
00h 10m
To Auburn
8.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Gray Road

    763 ft · 29 sec · West Gray Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2624 ft · 36 sec · Minot Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gray 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi · 68%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 25%
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
West Gray Road
0.43 mi · 2%
US 202
0.31 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

8.11 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 10m from Gray
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gray 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 Gray to Auburn?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Gray and 8.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gray and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gray and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 15.49 mi (24.93 km).

Gray

#1 Gray

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population8,297
Coordinates43.8856300, -70.3317200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.330844, 43.885307)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.86 $2.96 $5.93
Diesel $6.00 $3.66 $7.32

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 Gray and Auburn. The current time is 02:27:35.

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.