How far is Madison, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Madison, ME to Augusta, ME is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.89 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.01 mi
54.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.41 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, Oct 13, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Tue, Oct 13, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-10-13T19:40
Arrive Augusta
Tue, Oct 13, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Madison
20.9 mi
00h 27m
To Augusta
20.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Rain

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Road

    1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2113 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade

    706 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    12 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
19.3 mi · 46%
Norridgewock Road
5.53 mi · 13%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 10%
Waterville Road
3.31 mi · 8%
Madison Road
2.44 mi · 6%
Middle Road
2.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

17.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
00h 27m from Madison
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Madison and Rain near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Madison and 20.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Madison and Rain near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Madison

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,696
Coordinates44.7975600, -69.8797800
Altitude92
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: Madison (-69.87978, 44.79756)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.98
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $6.49 $12.98
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.30 $14.59
Premium $5.42 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $6.45 $9.55 $19.10

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Augusta. The current time is 19:40:41.

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.