How far is Union, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Union, ME to Auburn, ME is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
56.05 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.05 mi
Kilometers
90.2 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, May 2, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-01T23:04
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 2, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Union
28.6 mi
00h 39m
To Auburn
27.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Common Road

    3192 ft · 2 min · Common Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Street

    903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I-95

    1146 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    959 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    664 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1471 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
20.9 mi · 37%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 15%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 9%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 7%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 7%
Heald Highway
3.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

19.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 39m from Union
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and 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 Union to Auburn?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Union and 27.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.38 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Burkett Road (-69.274213, 44.211476)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Auburn. The current time is 23:04:46.

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.