How far is Hallowell, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Hallowell, ME to Auburn, ME is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
31.48 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.39 mi
40.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.39 mi
Kilometers
40.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.67 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hallowell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallowell
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallowell
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
Monmouth
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Hallowell
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Auburn
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    58 m · 15 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 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 Hallowell 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 41%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 21%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 15%
Western Avenue
3.67 mi · 12%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 5%
State Street
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 22m from Hallowell
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hallowell and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hallowell and 15.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hallowell and Mostly Cloudy 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 Hallowell and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).

Hallowell

#1 Hallowell

City in Maine

Population2,385
Coordinates44.2859000, -69.7908800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-69.790835, 44.286018)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallowell and Auburn. The current time is 10:56:25.

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.