How far is Augusta, ME from Ellsworth, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Ellsworth, ME is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
82.11 mi
01h 38m
Flight
69.01 mi
111.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.01 mi
Kilometers
111.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.11 mi
Kilometers
132.15 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellsworth
Wed, Jun 10, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Jun 10, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-06-10T06:55
Arrive Ellsworth
Wed, Jun 10, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Belfast
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Augusta
41 mi
00h 49m
To Ellsworth
41.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    2788 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 3
17.6 mi · 21%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 16%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 11%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10%
West Main Street
7.56 mi · 9%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 8%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfast
00h 49m from Augusta
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Augusta and 41.1 miles from Ellsworth.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellsworth.

Stop Ideas Near Belfast

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

1 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

9 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

16 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 69.01 mi (111.06 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
Ellsworth

#2 Ellsworth

City in Maine

Population8,249
Coordinates44.5434100, -68.4194600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)
End: Main Street (-68.419362, 44.543292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Ellsworth. The current time is 06:55:56.

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.