How far is Augusta, ME from Limerick, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Limerick, ME is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Limerick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Limerick.
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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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.7 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
1849 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail East
4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Limerick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.7 mi · 00h 35m
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 Limerick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Limerick?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Augusta and 39.3 miles from Limerick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Limerick.
Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester
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 New Gloucester.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Portland Transportation Center
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 66.25 mi (106.62 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 Limerick
Town in Maine
| Population | 3,061 |
| Coordinates | 43.6884100, -70.7936700 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Limerick (-70.79367, 43.68841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.42 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $15.07 | $30.15 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
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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