How far is York Beach, ME from Auburn, ME?
The driving distance from York Beach, ME to Auburn, ME is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York Beach and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach and Auburn.
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Start on Long Beach Avenue
671 ft · 23 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
1422 ft · 53 sec · Ocean Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
826 ft · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Short Sands Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road
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Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Spur Road
1454 ft · 33 sec · Spur Road
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Take the ramp right
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
36.4 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2624 ft · 36 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 York Beach and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
36.4 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving York Beach and Partly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York Beach to Auburn?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from York Beach and 38.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 $10.65 one way or $21.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York Beach and Partly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough
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 West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York Beach and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 66.74 mi (107.4 km).
#1 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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