How far is Augusta, ME from Hampden, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Hampden, ME is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Hampden.
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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
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden
1827 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Coldbrook Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Coldbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight right
543 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Hampden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Civic Center Drive
Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny near Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Hampden?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Augusta and 36.7 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Augusta and Partly Sunny near Hampden.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
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 Burnham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 55.26 mi (88.94 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 Hampden
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 7,513 |
| Coordinates | 44.7445200, -68.8369800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-68.83698, 44.74452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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