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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Town in Maine, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Memorial Circle
41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
2219 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Turn right onto Mallett Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winter Street
14 m · 1 sec · Winter Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Topsham. Straight-line distance: 28.2 mi (45.39 km).
#1 Augusta
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
| Population | 18,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.3106200, -69.7794900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Topsham
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,942 |
| Coordinates | 43.9275800, -69.9758800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topsham (-69.97588, 43.92758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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