How far is Augusta, ME from Dexter, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Dexter, ME is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.43 mi
01h 16m
Flight
54.85 mi
88.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.85 mi
Kilometers
88.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dexter
Tue, Sep 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Tue, Sep 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-15T18:46
Arrive Dexter
Tue, Sep 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Clinton
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Augusta
31.2 mi
00h 38m
To Dexter
31.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
45.4 mi · 73%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 9%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 8%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Corinna Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 48m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 38m from Augusta
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Augusta and Sunny near Dexter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Augusta and 31.3 miles from Dexter.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Augusta and Sunny near Dexter.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Vassalboro Town Office
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Vassalboro Town Office

Vassalboro , ME
682 Main St, Vassalboro, ME 04989
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

BUS

Augusta, ME

39 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

45 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

56 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 54.85 mi (88.27 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
Dexter

#2 Dexter

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population3,702
Coordinates45.0239500, -69.2897700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Dexter (-69.28977, 45.02395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $5.32 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.22 $13.69 $27.38

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Dexter. The current time is 18:46:50.

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.