How far is Augusta, ME from Topsham, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Topsham, ME is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.89 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.2 mi
45.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.2 mi
Kilometers
45.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Topsham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Topsham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
16 mi
00h 19m
To Topsham
16 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    2219 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mallett Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winter Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Winter Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 68%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 19%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Mallett Drive
0.77 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
I-95 South
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

21.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 19m from Augusta
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Topsham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Augusta and 16 miles from Topsham.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Topsham. Straight-line distance: 28.2 mi (45.39 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
Topsham

#2 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Topsham (-69.97588, 43.92758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Topsham. The current time is 02:16:36.

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.