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 EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
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.
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Start on Memorial Circle
41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Maine Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Gardiner Road
10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bath Road
1058 ft · 38 sec · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
139 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Augusta and Light Rain 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Augusta and Light Rain near Wiscasset.
Stop Ideas Near Pittston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Wiscasset. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 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 Wiscasset
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,748 |
| Coordinates | 44.0028600, -69.6656000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wiscasset (-69.6656, 44.00286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.20 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
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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