How far is Augusta, ME from Fryeburg, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Fryeburg, ME is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
81.7 mi
01h 51m
Flight
62.91 mi
101.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.91 mi
Kilometers
101.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.7 mi
Kilometers
131.49 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fryeburg
Thu, Sep 17, 4:55 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Sep 17, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-17T15:03
Arrive Fryeburg
Thu, Sep 17, 4:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Mechanic Falls
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Augusta
40.8 mi
00h 55m
To Fryeburg
40.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Court Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lewiston Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    110 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bakerstown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Bakerstown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North High Street

    7.6 mi · 9 min · North High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
Main Street
8.84 mi · 11%
North High Street
7.58 mi · 9%
Poland Spring Road
7.09 mi · 9%
Bridgton Road
6.83 mi · 8%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanic Falls
00h 55m from Augusta
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Augusta and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fryeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Mechanic Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Augusta and 40.9 miles from Fryeburg.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Augusta and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fryeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanic Falls

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

37 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

51 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

52 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Fryeburg. Straight-line distance: 62.91 mi (101.24 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
Fryeburg

#2 Fryeburg

City in Maine, United States

Population3,436
Coordinates44.0164600, -70.9806200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Fryeburg (-70.98062, 44.01646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
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
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $12.45
Round trip
$24.90
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $12.45 $24.90
Mid-grade $4.87 $14.02 $28.05
Premium $5.34 $15.38 $30.77
Diesel $6.29 $18.10 $36.21

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Fryeburg. The current time is 15:03:36.

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.