How far is Hancock, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Hancock, ME to Auburn, ME is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
139.54 mi
02h 35m
Flight
102.2 mi
164.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.54 mi
Kilometers
224.57 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Hancock
Tue, May 5, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hancock
2026-05-04T19:12
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hancock
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
Liberty
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Hancock
61.1 mi
01h 17m
To Auburn
78.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hancock Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Monday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway

    140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    85 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  30. 30

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

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  39. 39

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  41. 41

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  42. 42

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock 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
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 13%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 11%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 10%
US 202
12.8 mi · 9%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 6%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Augusta Road

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 17m from Hancock
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hancock and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Hancock and 78.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hancock and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

23 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.48 km).

Hancock

#1 Hancock

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,440
Coordinates44.5292400, -68.2536300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: (-68.25377, 44.529404)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.82
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.41 $38.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.93 $43.86
Premium $4.86 $23.90 $47.80
Diesel $6.00 $29.51 $59.01

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hancock and Auburn. The current time is 19:12:45.

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.