How far is Clinton, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Clinton, ME to Augusta, ME is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kennebec County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Augusta.
-
1
Start on Railroad Street
83 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street
-
2
Turn right onto Main Street
795 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
-
3
Turn right onto Baker Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · Baker Street
-
4
Continue on Hinckley Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hinckley Road
-
5
Take the ramp slight left
1929 ft · 47 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 28 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
706 ft · 20 sec
-
8
Keep slight left
100 m · 11 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
-
10
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue
-
11
Continue on State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
-
12
Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
12 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Augusta.
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.
Hinckley Road
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Augusta?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Clinton and 15.2 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 26.4 mi (42.48 km).
#1 Clinton
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,369 |
| Coordinates | 44.6378400, -69.5031000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.42 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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 23, 2026