How far is Augusta, ME from Millinocket, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Millinocket, ME is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.26 mi
02h 45m
Flight
106.72 mi
171.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.72 mi
Kilometers
171.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.26 mi
Kilometers
235.38 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millinocket
Wed, Sep 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Sep 16, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-15T21:24
Arrive Millinocket
Wed, Sep 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Bangor
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Augusta
73.1 mi
01h 22m
To Millinocket
73.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    150 m · 9 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Water Street

    51 m · 4 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chandler Street

    53 m · 6 sec · Chandler Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chandler Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Chandler Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2404 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    131.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 157

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
133 mi · 91%
Main Street
3.97 mi · 3%
Route 157
2.8 mi · 2%
Medway Road
2.33 mi · 2%
Central Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
01h 22m from Augusta
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Augusta and Patchy Fog near Millinocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Augusta and 73.2 miles from Millinocket.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Augusta and Patchy Fog near Millinocket.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

3 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

14 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 106.72 mi (171.75 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
Millinocket

#2 Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,244
Coordinates45.6572700, -68.7097600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Millinocket (-68.70976, 45.65727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $22.30
Round trip
$44.59
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $22.30 $44.59
Mid-grade $4.86 $25.07 $50.13
Premium $5.32 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $6.22 $32.11 $64.22

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Millinocket. The current time is 21:24:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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