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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.06 mi
01h 44m
Flight
94.83 mi
152.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.83 mi
Kilometers
152.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.06 mi
Kilometers
173.91 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, May 5, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Eliot
Tue, May 5, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eliot
2026-05-05T00:39
Arrive Augusta
Tue, May 5, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eliot
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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Eliot
54.1 mi
00h 52m
To Augusta
53.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harold L Dow Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Harold L Dow Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 236

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 236

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward State Road

    623 ft · 21 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road

    996 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1520 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    790 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Western Avenue

    2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 49%
Maine Turnpike
47.7 mi · 44%
Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 3%
Route 236
1.61 mi · 1%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 1%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 52m from Eliot
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eliot and Mostly Sunny 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eliot and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eliot and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 94.83 mi (152.61 km).

Eliot

#1 Eliot

Town in Maine

Population7,115
Coordinates43.1531400, -70.8000600
Altitude9
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: (-70.800253, 43.153306)
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.06
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.03 $30.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $4.86 $18.51 $37.02
Diesel $6.00 $22.85 $45.70

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Eliot and Augusta. The current time is 00:39:32.

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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.