How far is Peru, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from Peru, ME to Auburn, ME is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peru and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peru and Auburn.
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Start on Auburn Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Merge slight left onto Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
151 m · 34 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 Peru and Auburn.
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.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Peru and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peru to Auburn?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Peru and 17.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers around Peru and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peru and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.53 km).
#1 Peru
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.5067300, -70.4053400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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