How far is Augusta, ME from Bucksport, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Bucksport, ME is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.24 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.83 mi
83.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.78 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bucksport
Thu, Sep 17, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Sep 17, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-17T09:09
Arrive Bucksport
Thu, Sep 17, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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

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
Liberty
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Augusta
31.6 mi
00h 41m
To Bucksport
31.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    682 ft · 23 sec · Route 1

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2284 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    536 ft · 24 sec · Mechanic Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 3
17.6 mi · 28%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 14%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 11%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
4.78 mi · 8%
Belmont Avenue
4.3 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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
00h 41m from Augusta
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Augusta and Patchy Fog near Bucksport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Augusta and 31.7 miles from Bucksport.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Augusta and Patchy Fog near Bucksport.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

23 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Bucksport. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.41 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
Bucksport

#2 Bucksport

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,916
Coordinates44.5736900, -68.7955900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Bucksport (-68.79559, 44.57369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.87 $10.85 $21.70
Premium $5.33 $11.89 $23.79
Diesel $6.25 $13.94 $27.88

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Bucksport. The current time is 09:09:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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