How far is Augusta, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
50.86 mi
00h 48m
Flight
46.26 mi
74.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.26 mi
Kilometers
74.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.86 mi
Kilometers
81.85 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 25, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-25T06:35
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
25.5 mi
00h 24m
To Falmouth
25.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    41.7 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bucknam Road

    1176 ft · 31 sec · Bucknam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
42 mi · 83%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 12%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
I-95 South
0.62 mi · 1%
I 95
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

41.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 24m from Augusta
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Augusta and 25.4 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 46.26 mi (74.45 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
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Falmouth. The current time is 06:35:35.

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.