How far is Hollis Center, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Hollis Center, ME to Auburn, ME is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
47.67 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.53 mi
62.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.71 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollis Center
2026-05-12T18:34
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollis Center
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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Hollis Center
21.6 mi
00h 29m
To Auburn
26.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollis Center and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Cape Road

    661 ft · 15 sec · Cape Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    1052 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2393 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gray Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    39 m · 8 sec · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gray Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Gray Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2624 ft · 36 sec · Minot Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollis Center 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi · 25%
Gray Road
10.9 mi · 23%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 9%
Narragansett Trail
3.91 mi · 8%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.31 mi · 7%
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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 29m from Hollis Center
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollis Center 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 Hollis Center to Auburn?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Hollis Center and 26.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollis Center and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62.01 km).

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#1 Hollis Center

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,637
Coordinates43.6050800, -70.5931100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Road (-70.59298, 43.605287)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollis Center and Auburn. The current time is 18:34:51.

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.