How far is Jay, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Jay, ME to Augusta, ME is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
30.58 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.36 mi
40.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.36 mi
Kilometers
40.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.22 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Sep 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Jay
Sat, Sep 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-09-19T08:21
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Sep 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jay
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
Wayne
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Jay
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Augusta
15.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jay and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Intervale Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Intervale Road

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1031 ft · 18 sec · Depot Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 133

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1164 ft · 32 sec · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Street

    108 m · 15 sec · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    127 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto US 202

    4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jay 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
9.02 mi · 30%
Park Street
7.79 mi · 25%
US 202
4.72 mi · 15%
Route 133
3.36 mi · 11%
Western Avenue
2.81 mi · 9%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Park Street

Turn right onto Park Street

7.79 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 22m from Jay
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jay and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jay to Augusta?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Jay and 15.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jay and Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

50 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

50 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

52 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.81 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,598
Coordinates44.5039500, -70.2161700
Altitude112
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: Jay (-70.21617, 44.50395)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
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 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.51
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.75 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.96 $5.36 $10.71
Premium $5.43 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $6.40 $6.92 $13.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jay and Augusta. The current time is 08:21:35.

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.