How far is Phippsburg, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from Phippsburg, ME to Auburn, ME is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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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 Phippsburg and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg and Auburn.
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Start on Higgins Lane
55 m · 9 sec · Higgins Lane
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Turn right onto Parker Head Road
68 m · 10 sec · Parker Head Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on High Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Richardson Street
1266 ft · 35 sec · Richardson Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
890 ft · 26 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1246 ft · 25 sec · State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Congress Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Avenue
719 ft · 19 sec · Congress Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 South
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1471 ft · 23 sec · 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 Phippsburg 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.
Lisbon Street
Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Phippsburg 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 Phippsburg to Auburn?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Phippsburg and 18.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Phippsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phippsburg and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).
#1 Phippsburg
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 43.8206400, -69.8147700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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