How far is Augusta, ME from Harpswell Center, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Harpswell Center, ME is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Harpswell Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Harpswell Center.
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Start on Memorial Circle
41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
117 m · 9 sec · Route 196
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maine Street
1167 ft · 44 sec · Maine Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
157 m · 21 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
3194 ft · 2 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Sills Drive
993 ft · 34 sec · Sills Drive
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Continue on Harpswell Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road
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Continue on Harpswell Neck Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Harpswell Neck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harpswell Neck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Harpswell Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Harpswell Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Harpswell Center?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 20.9 miles from Augusta and 20.9 miles from Harpswell Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Harpswell Center.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Harpswell Center. Straight-line distance: 36.6 mi (58.9 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 Harpswell Center
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 5,281 |
| Coordinates | 43.8017500, -69.9842100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harpswell Center (-69.98421, 43.80175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.31 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
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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