How far is Augusta, ME from Holden, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Holden, ME is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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 Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Holden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Holden.
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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
69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilson Street
1414 ft · 27 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
1103 ft · 54 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Rider Bluff Road
68 m · 10 sec · Rider Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rider Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Holden.
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
69.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 Holden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Holden?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Augusta and 40.3 miles from Holden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Holden.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Holden. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.14 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 Holden
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 44.7528500, -68.6789200 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holden (-68.67892, 44.75285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $4.38 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $13.99 | $27.97 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $18.28 | $36.55 |
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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