How far is Augusta, ME from Skowhegan, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Skowhegan, ME is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
39.23 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.54 mi
50.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.54 mi
Kilometers
50.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.13 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skowhegan
Sun, May 3, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, May 3, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-03T08:09
Arrive Skowhegan
Sun, May 3, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Augusta
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To Skowhegan
19.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    33 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
22.4 mi · 57%
Skowhegan Road
7.57 mi · 19%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 17%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 3%
State Street
0.67 mi · 2%
US 201
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
00h 25m from Augusta
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Skowhegan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Augusta and 19.6 miles from Skowhegan.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Skowhegan.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Skowhegan. Straight-line distance: 31.54 mi (50.76 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
Skowhegan

#2 Skowhegan

Town in Maine, USA

Population8,238
Coordinates44.7650600, -69.7192200
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Skowhegan (-69.71922, 44.76506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
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
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Skowhegan. The current time is 08:09:03.

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.