How far is Augusta, ME from Paris, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Paris, ME is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Town 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 Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Paris.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the exit right
1401 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Minot Road
50 m · 3 sec · West Minot Road
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Turn straight onto Woodman Hill Road
1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Continue on Paris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paris Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paris Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Paris.
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.
US 202
Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Cloudy leaving Augusta and Cloudy near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Paris?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Greene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Augusta and 25.7 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Augusta and Cloudy near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Greene
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 Greene.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Paris. Straight-line distance: 35.84 mi (57.68 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 Paris
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.2597900, -70.5006200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-70.50062, 44.25979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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