How far is Solon, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Solon, ME to Auburn, ME is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.06 mi
01h 41m
Flight
61.64 mi
99.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.64 mi
Kilometers
99.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.84 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Solon
41.2 mi
00h 50m
To Auburn
38.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skowhegan Road
31 mi · 39%
South Main Street
13.3 mi · 17%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 8%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Skowhegan Road

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
00h 50m from Solon
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Solon and Slight Chance Snow Showers 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 Solon to Auburn?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Solon and 38.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Solon and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 61.64 mi (99.2 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Solon

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates44.9495000, -69.8583900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-69.858518, 44.949943)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Solon and Auburn. The current time is 23:02:05.

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.