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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.29 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.4 mi
42.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.29 mi
Kilometers
48.74 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 Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 12:52 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Sep 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 12:52 PM 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 Clinton
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Clinton
15.1 mi
00h 18m
To Augusta
15.2 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 mph NE

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. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    83 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    795 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baker Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Baker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hinckley Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hinckley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade

    706 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    12 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

  13. 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.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hinckley Road
26.6 mi · 88%
Civic Center Drive
1.16 mi · 4%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 4%
State Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Baker Street
0.23 mi · 1%
ME 8
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+3.9 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 18m from Clinton
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 26.4 mi (42.48 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population3,369
Coordinates44.6378400, -69.5031000
Altitude40
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: Clinton (-69.5031, 44.63784)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Clinton and Augusta. The current time is 12:16:25.

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.