How far is Hodgdon, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Hodgdon, ME to Auburn, ME is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.86 mi
03h 41m
Flight
177.68 mi
285.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.68 mi
Kilometers
285.95 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.86 mi
Kilometers
363.48 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hodgdon
Tue, May 5, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hodgdon
2026-05-05T00:23
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hodgdon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Old Town
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Hodgdon
113.8 mi
01h 50m
To Auburn
112 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Tuesday
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Military Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    616 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    191.4 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
192 mi · 85%
US 202
12.8 mi · 6%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 3%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 1%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

191 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Town
01h 50m from Hodgdon
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hodgdon and Mostly Sunny 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 Hodgdon to Auburn?

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Hodgdon and 112 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.44 one way or $62.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hodgdon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Old Town

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

4 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

18 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

57 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

64 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hodgdon and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 177.68 mi (285.95 km).

Hodgdon

#1 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Hodgdon Mills Road (-67.866693, 46.05406)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $31.44
Round trip
$62.88
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $31.44 $62.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $35.52 $71.04
Premium $4.86 $38.72 $77.44
Diesel $6.00 $47.80 $95.59

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hodgdon and Auburn. The current time is 00:23:07.

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.