How far is Augusta, ME from Rockport, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Rockport, ME is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
39.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.88 mi
57.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.88 mi
Kilometers
57.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.83 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Wed, Sep 23, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-23T12:36
Arrive Rockport
Wed, Sep 23, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Jefferson
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Augusta
19.8 mi
00h 30m
To Rockport
19.9 mi
00h 30m

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
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    95 m · 5 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cony Circle

    1 m · 1 sec · Stone Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Stone Street

    2653 ft · 1 min · Stone Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Eastern Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockland Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Heald Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Heald Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockland Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Rockland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pascal Avenue

    103 m · 11 sec · Pascal Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ship Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 21%
Heald Highway
6.93 mi · 17%
Eastern Avenue
5.49 mi · 14%
Augusta Road
5.33 mi · 13%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 10%
Rockland Street
3.13 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Heald Highway

Continue on Heald Highway

6.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 30m from Augusta
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Augusta and 19.9 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

13 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

20 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

28 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

30 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 35.88 mi (57.75 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
Rockport

#2 Rockport

Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.

Population3,389
Coordinates44.1845200, -69.0761500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Rockport (-69.07615, 44.18452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $4.96 $6.95 $13.90
Premium $5.44 $7.62 $15.24
Diesel $6.52 $9.12 $18.24

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 Rockport. The current time is 12:36:02.

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.