How far is Augusta, ME from Madawaska, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Madawaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Madawaska.
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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
151.1 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
1493 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2301 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161
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Continue on Route 120
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Principale
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 120
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Centrale
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale
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Continue on Route 120
2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Saint-François
5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François
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Turn right onto Rue Bridge
107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Rue Bridge
988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Vital Drive
888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Madawaska.
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
151 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Madawaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Madawaska?
The road trip is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Medway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Augusta and 140.9 miles from Madawaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.87 one way or $87.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Madawaska.
Stop Ideas Near Medway
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 Medway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 221.75 mi (356.88 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 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madawaska (-68.32171, 47.35532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $43.87 | $87.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $49.24 | $98.49 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $53.98 | $107.97 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $64.64 | $129.28 |
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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