How far is Belfast, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Belfast, ME to Augusta, ME is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
45.02 mi
00h 54m
Flight
39 mi
62.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39 mi
Kilometers
62.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.02 mi
Kilometers
72.45 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfast
2026-04-18T07:58
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfast
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Belfast
22.5 mi
00h 27m
To Augusta
22.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Belfast Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using Searsport as the closest live forecast in the Waldo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    34 m · 6 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1810 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  6. 6

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Memorial Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 39%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 20%
Augusta Road
4.78 mi · 11%
Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi · 10%
Acadia Highway
3.95 mi · 9%
Belfast Augusta Road East
3.38 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Augusta Road

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
00h 27m from Belfast
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfast and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Belfast and 22.6 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfast and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfast and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 39 mi (62.77 km).

Belfast

#1 Belfast

City in Maine, United States

Population6,708
Coordinates44.4259100, -69.0064200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Population18,747
Coordinates44.3106200, -69.7794900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-69.006367, 44.425984)
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Belfast and Augusta. The current time is 07:58:46.

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.