How far is Kittery, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Kittery, ME to Augusta, ME is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.2 mi
01h 38m
Flight
97.05 mi
156.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.05 mi
Kilometers
156.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.7 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Kittery
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittery
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kittery
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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Kittery
52.2 mi
00h 49m
To Augusta
52 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Whipple Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shapleigh Road

    2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rogers Road

    2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogers Road

    724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Road

    153 m · 17 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1520 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    790 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Western Avenue

    2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittery 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 50%
Maine Turnpike
47.7 mi · 46%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 1%
Rogers Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.56 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 49m from Kittery
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Kittery and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Kittery and 52 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittery and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 97.05 mi (156.18 km).

Kittery

#1 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
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: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.40 $32.80
Premium $4.86 $17.88 $35.75
Diesel $6.00 $22.07 $44.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittery and Augusta. The current time is 01:15:34.

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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.