How far is Hampden, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Hampden, ME to Augusta, ME is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
73.64 mi
01h 10m
Flight
55.26 mi
88.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.64 mi
Kilometers
118.51 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Hampden
Sat, Apr 18, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampden
2026-04-18T14:30
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampden
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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Hampden
36.7 mi
00h 35m
To Augusta
36.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
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 Hampden and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canoe Club Road

    63 m · 11 sec · Canoe Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2138 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coldbrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coldbrook Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1723 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Hampden 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coldbrook Road
69 mi · 94%
Civic Center Drive
1.16 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 2%
State Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
ME 8
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Coldbrook Road

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 12m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 35m from Hampden
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hampden 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 Hampden to Augusta?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Hampden and 36.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampden and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 55.26 mi (88.94 km).

Hampden

#1 Hampden

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population7,513
Coordinates44.7445200, -68.8369800
Altitude33
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: Canoe Club Road (-68.836901, 44.744775)
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 Hampden and Augusta. The current time is 14:30:28.

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.