How far is Shapleigh, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Shapleigh, ME to Auburn, ME is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
62.74 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.27 mi
79.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.27 mi
Kilometers
79.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.74 mi
Kilometers
100.97 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Shapleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shapleigh
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shapleigh
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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Shapleigh
35.5 mi
00h 41m
To Auburn
27.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shapleigh Corner Road

    65 m · 7 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2624 ft · 36 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shapleigh and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.7 mi · 68%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 13%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 7%
Shapleigh Corner Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 41m from Shapleigh
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shapleigh and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Shapleigh and 27.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shapleigh and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shapleigh and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 49.27 mi (79.3 km).

Shapleigh

#1 Shapleigh

Town in Maine

Population2,769
Coordinates43.5406400, -70.8481200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Shapleigh Corner Road (-70.848048, 43.540664)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.44
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.72 $17.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.85 $19.70
Premium $4.86 $10.74 $21.47
Diesel $6.00 $13.25 $26.51

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shapleigh and Auburn. The current time is 01:10:23.

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.