How far is Waldoboro, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Waldoboro, ME to Auburn, ME is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
56.97 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.45 mi
68.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.45 mi
Kilometers
68.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.69 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldoboro
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldoboro
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
Randolph
ME

Census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine

From Waldoboro
28.8 mi
00h 36m
To Auburn
28.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Waldoboro and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

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

    1544 ft · 35 sec · Atlantic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Winslows Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Waldoboro Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waldoboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I-95

    1146 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    959 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    664 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1471 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldoboro 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
20.9 mi · 37%
Augusta Road
6.15 mi · 11%
Winslows Mills Road
5.8 mi · 10%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 7%
Waldoboro Road
3.76 mi · 7%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 7%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 36m from Waldoboro
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waldoboro 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 Waldoboro to Auburn?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Waldoboro and 28.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

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 Waldoboro and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.32 km).

Waldoboro

#1 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.375608, 44.095334)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 Waldoboro and Auburn. The current time is 23:01:11.

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.