How far is Augusta, ME from Brewer, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Brewer, ME is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.45 mi
01h 14m
Flight
60.34 mi
97.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.45 mi
Kilometers
123.03 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Augusta
38.2 mi
00h 37m
To Brewer
38.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    150 m · 9 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Water Street

    51 m · 4 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chandler Street

    53 m · 6 sec · Chandler Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chandler Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Chandler Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2404 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    27 m · 2 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
71.1 mi · 93%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 3%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
State Street
0.69 mi · 1%
ME 15 South
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

69.7 mi · 01h 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 37m from Augusta
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Augusta and 38.2 miles from Brewer.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:00 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 60.34 mi (97.1 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
Brewer

#2 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
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.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.65
Round trip
$21.30
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Brewer. The current time is 03:15:34.

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.