How far is Augusta, ME from Calais, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Calais, ME is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Calais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Calais.
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Start on Memorial Circle
150 m · 9 sec · Memorial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Water Street
51 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Chandler Street
53 m · 6 sec · Chandler Street
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Continue on Chandler Street
42 m · 3 sec · Chandler Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue on Civic Center Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2404 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Germain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Calais.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 395 South
Continue straight
89.4 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Calais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Calais?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eddington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Augusta and 85.4 miles from Calais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Calais.
Stop Ideas Near Eddington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eddington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Calais. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.2 km).
#1 Augusta
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
| Population | 18,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.3106200, -69.7794900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.32 | $26.02 | $52.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $37.84 | $75.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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