How far is Augusta, ME from Poland, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Poland, ME is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
46.52 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.99 mi
56.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.99 mi
Kilometers
56.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.86 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Poland
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Sabattus
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Poland
23.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    84 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ricker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Water Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Maine Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
33.7 mi · 73%
Maine Street
3.87 mi · 8%
Spring Water Road
2.4 mi · 5%
Poland Spring Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Ricker Road
1.12 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

24.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sabattus
00h 29m from Augusta
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Areas Of Frost near Poland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Sabattus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Augusta and 23.3 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Areas Of Frost near Poland.

Stop Ideas Near Sabattus

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

27 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

36 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Poland. Straight-line distance: 34.99 mi (56.31 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
Poland

#2 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Poland (-70.39367, 44.06063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Poland. The current time is 19:28:13.

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.