How far is Eliot, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Eliot, ME to Augusta, ME is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eliot and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eliot and Augusta.
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Start on the route
83 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Road
78 m · 12 sec · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Harold L Dow Highway
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Continue on Route 236
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 236
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward State Road
623 ft · 21 sec · State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road
996 ft · 34 sec · State Road
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Continue on Route 1
678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
790 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Avenue
2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street
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Continue on Capitol Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eliot and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Eliot and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eliot to Augusta?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Eliot and 53.9 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eliot and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eliot and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 94.83 mi (152.61 km).
#1 Eliot
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.1531400, -70.8000600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.14 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.73 | $18.01 | $36.01 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
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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