How far is Augusta, ME from Caribou, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Caribou, ME is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Caribou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Caribou.
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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
188.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1051 ft · 20 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Continue on State Road
1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
905 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Caribou.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Civic Center Drive
Merge slight left
189 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Augusta and Light Rain Likely near Caribou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Caribou?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Augusta and 123.4 miles from Caribou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Augusta and Light Rain Likely near Caribou.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Caribou. Straight-line distance: 195.81 mi (315.12 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 Caribou
City in Maine
| Population | 7,622 |
| Coordinates | 46.8606000, -68.0119700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caribou (-68.01197, 46.8606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.95 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $38.78 | $77.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.26 | $84.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $52.17 | $104.35 |
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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