How far is Berwick, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Berwick, ME to Augusta, ME is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
100.63 mi
01h 43m
Flight
90.22 mi
145.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.22 mi
Kilometers
145.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.63 mi
Kilometers
161.95 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Berwick
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwick
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwick
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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Berwick
50.4 mi
00h 51m
To Augusta
50.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Berwick and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Rochester Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Hill

    60 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Hill

  3. 3

    Turn left onto School Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · School Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road

    3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    93 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop

    1520 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta

    790 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Western Avenue

    2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 52%
Maine Turnpike
30.4 mi · 30%
North Berwick Road
5.16 mi · 5%
School Street
4.59 mi · 5%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Wells Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 51m from Berwick
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Berwick 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 Berwick to Augusta?

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Berwick and 50.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 90.22 mi (145.19 km).

Berwick

#1 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
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: Rochester Street (-70.864367, 43.265955)
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.86 $17.25 $34.49
Diesel $6.00 $21.29 $42.58

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 Berwick and Augusta. The current time is 03:37:41.

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.