How far is Augusta, ME from Houlton, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Houlton, ME is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Houlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Houlton.
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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
188.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1337 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Union Square
51 m · 5 sec · Union Square
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Continue on Market Square
120 m · 17 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Market Square
70 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Houlton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Civic Center Drive
Merge slight left
189 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Augusta and Mostly Cloudy near Houlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Houlton?
The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Augusta and 96.9 miles from Houlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Augusta and Mostly Cloudy near Houlton.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbush
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 Greenbush.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Houlton. Straight-line distance: 156.97 mi (252.62 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 Houlton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 46.1261600, -67.8403000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houlton (-67.8403, 46.12616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.44 | $60.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $40.96 | $81.92 |
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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