How far is Strong, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Strong, ME to Auburn, ME is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
54.81 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.04 mi
78.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.04 mi
Kilometers
78.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.81 mi
Kilometers
88.21 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Strong
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strong
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strong
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
Livermore Falls
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

From Strong
27.9 mi
00h 38m
To Auburn
26.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
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 Strong and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lambert Hill Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Lambert Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1914 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Road

    89 m · 5 sec · Phillips Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmington Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairbanks Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Town Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Oakes Street

    1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Route 4 Southbound

    1655 ft · 37 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    151 m · 34 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strong 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 23%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 17%
Main Street
8.04 mi · 15%
Farmington Road
5.29 mi · 10%
US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 8%
Town Farm Road
3.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Continue on Auburn Road

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore Falls
00h 38m from Strong
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Strong 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 Strong to Auburn?

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Livermore Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Strong and 26.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livermore Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore Falls, 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 Livermore Falls.

BUS

Augusta, ME

34 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

66 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

67 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

69 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strong and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 49.04 mi (78.92 km).

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#1 Strong

Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,152
Coordinates44.8075600, -70.2209000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Lambert Hill Road (-70.220727, 44.807597)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
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 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

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 Strong and Auburn. The current time is 23:49:34.

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.