How far is Augusta, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
81.87 mi
01h 24m
Flight
74.52 mi
119.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.52 mi
Kilometers
119.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.87 mi
Kilometers
131.75 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Kennebunk
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Augusta
41.2 mi
00h 42m
To Kennebunk
40.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 65%
Maine Turnpike
23.3 mi · 28%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
ME 35
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 42m from Augusta
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Augusta and 40.7 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 74.52 mi (119.93 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
Kennebunk

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 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
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.88 $25.76
Premium $4.86 $14.04 $28.08
Diesel $6.00 $17.33 $34.66

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Kennebunk. The current time is 20:48:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.