How far is Palmyra, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from Palmyra, ME to Auburn, ME is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Auburn.
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Start on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
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Continue on Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
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Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Take the ramp left
991 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
39.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Minot Avenue
541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Minot Avenue
139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Somerset Avenue
Merge slight left
39.7 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Auburn?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 38.4 miles from Palmyra and 37.8 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmyra 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.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
Augusta, ME
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Damariscotta, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 67.28 mi (108.27 km).
#1 Palmyra
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.8464500, -69.3586600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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