How far is Augusta, ME from Orrington, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Orrington, ME is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
79.99 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.22 mi
88.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.99 mi
Kilometers
128.73 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orrington
Wed, Sep 23, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-23T18:21
Arrive Orrington
Wed, Sep 23, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Augusta
40 mi
00h 45m
To Orrington
40.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on ME 15 South: Bucksport

    125 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Center Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
71.1 mi · 89%
River Road
3.27 mi · 4%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
State Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

69.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 45m from Augusta
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Orrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Augusta and 40.1 miles from Orrington.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Orrington.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Orrington. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.86 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
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#2 Orrington

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,668
Coordinates44.7311800, -68.8264300
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Orrington (-68.82643, 44.73118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $12.47
Round trip
$24.94
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $12.47 $24.94
Mid-grade $4.96 $14.00 $28.00
Premium $5.44 $15.35 $30.69
Diesel $6.52 $18.38 $36.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Orrington. The current time is 18:21:44.

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.