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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.23 mi
01h 15m
Flight
35.84 mi
57.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.84 mi
Kilometers
57.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Sun, May 24, 7:24 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, May 24, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-24T18:08
Arrive Paris
Sun, May 24, 7:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Greene
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Augusta
25.6 mi
00h 37m
To Paris
25.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1401 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Russell Street

    1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Auburn Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngs Corner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Jackson Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodman Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Minot Road

    50 m · 3 sec · West Minot Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Woodman Hill Road

    1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Paris Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Paris Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Paris Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hebron Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Hebron Street

    2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  29. 29

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Park Street

    1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Paris Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 25%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 13%
Paris Road
4.24 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.76 mi · 7%
Western Avenue
3.67 mi · 7%
Hebron Road
3.22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greene
00h 37m from Augusta
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

33 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

35 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

37 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

40 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Paris. Straight-line distance: 35.84 mi (57.68 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
Paris

#2 Paris

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,162
Coordinates44.2597900, -70.5006200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Paris (-70.50062, 44.25979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Paris. The current time is 18:08:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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