How far is Madison, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Madison, ME to Auburn, ME is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
70.79 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.36 mi
82.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.79 mi
Kilometers
113.93 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Madison
35.2 mi
00h 43m
To Auburn
35.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Madison and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Road

    1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2113 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  19. 19

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
26.7 mi · 38%
US 202
12.8 mi · 18%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Norridgewock Road
5.53 mi · 8%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
3.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 43m from Madison
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Auburn?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Madison and 35.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Madison

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,696
Coordinates44.7975600, -69.8797800
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Road (-69.879798, 44.797562)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 Madison and Auburn. The current time is 17:44:35.

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.