How far is Augusta, ME from Wiscasset, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Wiscasset, ME is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
23.34 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22 mi
35.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22 mi
Kilometers
35.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.34 mi
Kilometers
37.56 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiscasset
Wed, Sep 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-09-23T09:08
Arrive Wiscasset
Wed, Sep 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pittston
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Wiscasset
11.7 mi
00h 18m

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
66°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 Wiscasset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Maine Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gardiner Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bath Road

    1058 ft · 38 sec · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    139 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gardiner Road
10 mi · 43%
Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi · 24%
Water Street
3.45 mi · 15%
Maine Avenue
2.62 mi · 11%
State Street
1.01 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gardiner Road

Continue on Gardiner Road

10 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittston
00h 18m from Augusta
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Wiscasset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Pittston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Augusta and 11.7 miles from Wiscasset.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittston

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

26 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

28 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

32 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Wiscasset. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 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
Wiscasset

#2 Wiscasset

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

Population3,748
Coordinates44.0028600, -69.6656000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Wiscasset (-69.6656, 44.00286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.97 $4.07 $8.15
Premium $5.43 $4.45 $8.90
Diesel $6.51 $5.34 $10.68

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Wiscasset. The current time is 09:08:19.

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.