How far is Auburn, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Augusta, ME is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.28 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.77 mi
43.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.78 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 25, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Apr 25, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-25T10:12
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 25, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monmouth
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Auburn
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To Augusta
19.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Augusta.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 36%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 19%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 14%
Western Avenue
2.81 mi · 8%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 4%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 20m from Auburn
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Augusta?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Auburn and 19.6 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

23 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

38 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

39 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

40 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 26.77 mi (43.08 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Population18,747
Coordinates44.3106200, -69.7794900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Augusta. The current time is 10:12:51.

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.