How far is Augusta, ME from Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Bath, ME is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.41 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.71 mi
44.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.71 mi
Kilometers
44.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.41 mi
Kilometers
53.77 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Bath
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Bath
16.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Maine Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gardiner Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bath Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    653 ft · 16 sec · Leeman Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    875 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    1813 ft · 52 sec · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gardiner Road
10 mi · 30%
Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi · 17%
Route 1
4.88 mi · 15%
Bath Road
3.81 mi · 11%
Water Street
3.45 mi · 10%
Maine Avenue
2.62 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Gardiner Road

Continue on Gardiner Road

10 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 26m from Augusta
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Augusta and Rain Showers Likely near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Augusta and 16.7 miles from Bath.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Augusta and Rain Showers Likely near Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Bath. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.6 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

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

Population18,747
Coordinates44.3106200, -69.7794900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Bath

#2 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Bath (-69.8206, 43.91064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Bath. The current time is 00:18:37.

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.