How far is Lovell, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Lovell, ME to Auburn, ME is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
42.74 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.74 mi
Kilometers
68.79 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, Apr 21, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lovell
Tue, Apr 21, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovell
2026-04-21T09:05
Arrive Auburn
Tue, Apr 21, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lovell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Casco
ME

City in United States of America

From Lovell
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Auburn
19 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
46°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    540 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lovell Road

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Lovell Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Knights Hill Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Poland Spring Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bakerstown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Bakerstown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    565 ft · 19 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Lewiston Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Minot Avenue

    151 m · 34 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 Lovell 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Poland Spring Road
7.12 mi · 17%
Knights Hill Road
5.78 mi · 14%
North High Street
5.5 mi · 13%
Roosevelt Trail
5.09 mi · 12%
Bakerstown Road
5.04 mi · 12%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Poland Spring Road

Continue on Poland Spring Road

7.12 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casco
00h 32m from Lovell
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lovell and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Lovell and 19 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovell and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Casco

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

44 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

48 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

48 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovell and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

Lovell

#1 Lovell

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates44.1267400, -70.8917300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.89196, 44.126781)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Lovell and Auburn. The current time is 09:05:15.

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.