How far is Porter, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Porter, ME to Auburn, ME is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
54.24 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.65 mi
65.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.65 mi
Kilometers
65.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.24 mi
Kilometers
87.29 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Porter
Mon, May 4, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Porter
27.1 mi
00h 35m
To Auburn
27.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ossipee Trail

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2624 ft · 36 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi · 22%
Ossipee Trail
10.7 mi · 20%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi · 12%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 8%
Ossipee Trail West
4.11 mi · 8%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Continue on Ossipee Trail

8.18 mi · 00h 12m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 35m from Porter
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Porter and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Porter to Auburn?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Porter and 27.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Porter and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 40.65 mi (65.42 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,525
Coordinates43.7959100, -70.9325600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Ossipee Trail (-70.93255, 43.795957)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Auburn. The current time is 20:28:19.

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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.