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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Intervale Road
38 m · 3 sec · Intervale Road
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1031 ft · 18 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · Park Street
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Continue on Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 133
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1164 ft · 32 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Union Street
108 m · 15 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
127 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 202
4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Meadow Road
1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1487 ft · 1 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 Jay and Augusta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.81 km).
#1 Jay
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 4,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.5039500, -70.2161700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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