How far is Limington, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Limington, ME to Augusta, ME is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.53 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.16 mi
98.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Nov 12, 6:01 AM EST
Return by in Limington
Thu, Nov 12, 7:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limington
2026-11-12T04:24
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Nov 12, 6:01 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limington
9:30 PM EST
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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Limington
36.2 mi
00h 48m
To Augusta
36.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Chance Light Snow then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sokokis Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    9.1 mi · 10 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 Limington and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
45.3 mi · 62%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi · 9%
Ossipee Trail West
4.11 mi · 6%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 5%
Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 5%
Ossipee Trail
2.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
00h 48m from Limington
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow then Light Rain Likely leaving Limington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Limington and 36.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.59 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Light Rain Likely around Limington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limington and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.43 km).

Limington

#1 Limington

Town in Maine

Population3,961
Coordinates43.7317400, -70.7108900
Altitude147
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: Limington (-70.71089, 43.73174)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.59
Round trip
$21.17
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $10.59 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.73 $12.10 $24.20
Premium $5.22 $13.37 $26.74
Diesel $6.30 $16.14 $32.27

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Limington and Augusta. The current time is 04:24:42.

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.