How far is Phillips, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Phillips, ME to Auburn, ME is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
61.76 mi
01h 25m
Flight
50.39 mi
81.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.39 mi
Kilometers
81.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.4 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Phillips
Sun, May 3, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillips
2026-05-02T22:54
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 3, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillips
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
Jay
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Phillips
31.7 mi
00h 42m
To Auburn
30.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sawyer Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Sawyer Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2243 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 142

    131 m · 14 sec · State Route 142

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rangeley Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Phillips Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Farmington Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairbanks Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Town Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oakes Street

    1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Wilton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Route 4 Southbound

    1655 ft · 36 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    151 m · 34 sec · Minot Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillips 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 21%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 15%
Main Street
8.47 mi · 14%
Rangeley Road
6.09 mi · 10%
Farmington Road
5.29 mi · 9%
US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jay
00h 42m from Phillips
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Phillips and Mostly Sunny then 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 Phillips to Auburn?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Jay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Phillips and 30.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jay

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

37 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

70 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

71 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

73 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillips and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 50.39 mi (81.1 km).

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#1 Phillips

Location in Maine

Population1,025
Coordinates44.8231100, -70.3395100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawyer Street (-70.339439, 44.823225)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillips and Auburn. The current time is 22:54:23.

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.