How far is Howland, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Howland, ME to Auburn, ME is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
137.05 mi
02h 19m
Flight
110.21 mi
177.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.05 mi
Kilometers
220.56 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Howland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howland
2026-04-19T07:32
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howland
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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Howland
68.3 mi
01h 09m
To Auburn
68.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on LaGrange Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · LaGrange Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  4. 4

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howland 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LaGrange Road
107 mi · 78%
US 202
12.8 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LaGrange Road

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 09m from Howland
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Howland and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Howland and 68.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Howland and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howland and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.36 km).

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#1 Howland

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,171
Coordinates45.2386700, -68.6636400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Lagrange Road (-68.663597, 45.238366)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.19
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.09 $38.19
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.86 $23.51 $47.03
Diesel $6.00 $29.03 $58.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Howland and Auburn. The current time is 07:32:31.

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.