How far is Augusta, ME from Belfast, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Belfast, ME is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.07 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39 mi
62.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39 mi
Kilometers
62.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.54 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T06:23
Arrive Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Belfast
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Belfast Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using Searsport as the closest live forecast in the Waldo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    95 m · 5 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle

    67 m · 4 sec · Bangor Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  9. 9

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1810 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    34 m · 2 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 3
17.6 mi · 39%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 20%
Augusta Road
4.78 mi · 11%
Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi · 10%
Acadia Highway
3.95 mi · 9%
Belfast Augusta Road West
3.38 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Route 3

Continue on Route 3

17.6 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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
00h 28m from Augusta
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny near Belfast.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Augusta and 22.6 miles from Belfast.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Augusta and Partly Sunny near Belfast.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 39 mi (62.77 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
Belfast

#2 Belfast

City in Maine, United States

Population6,708
Coordinates44.4259100, -69.0064200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Belfast (-69.00642, 44.42591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Belfast. The current time is 06:23:22.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.