How far is Augusta, ME from Madison, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Madison, ME is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
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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 Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Madison.
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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
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville
1365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue straight
2113 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on New Madison Road
2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Continue on New Madison Road
1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Old Point Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
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Continue on Madison Road
1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Madison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Civic Center Drive
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain leaving Augusta and Rain near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Madison?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Augusta and 21 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Augusta and Rain near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Madison. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 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 Madison
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975600, -69.8797800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-69.87978, 44.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $5.42 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
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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