How far is South Paris, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from South Paris, ME to Auburn, ME is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Paris and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Paris and Auburn.
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Start on Market Square
3 m · 28 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Market Square
55 m · 3 sec · Market Square
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Square
69 m · 5 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Paris Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Woodman Hill Road
2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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Continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Turner Street
129 m · 9 sec · Turner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Street
35 m · 2 sec · Turner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Turner Street
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Turn right onto Union Street Bypass
2066 ft · 29 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
151 m · 34 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 South Paris 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.
Paris Road
Continue on Paris Road
4.24 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Paris and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Paris to Auburn?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from South Paris and 11.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Paris and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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 Hebron.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Augusta, ME
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Paris and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.51 km).
#1 South Paris
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.2236800, -70.5133900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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