How far is Monmouth, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Monmouth, ME to Augusta, ME is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
16.81 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.61 mi
21.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.81 mi
Kilometers
27.05 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Return by in Monmouth
Wed, Sep 23, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-09-23T12:50
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth
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
Winthrop
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Monmouth
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Augusta
8.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 202

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US 202

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monmouth 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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
9.49 mi · 56%
Western Avenue
2.81 mi · 17%
Main Street
2.12 mi · 13%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 5%
Old Winthrop Road
0.75 mi · 4%
Meadow Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Turn right onto US 202

9.49 mi · 00h 11m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
00h 11m from Monmouth
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monmouth and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Monmouth and 8.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winthrop

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

42 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

44 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

45 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).

Monmouth

#1 Monmouth

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population4,172
Coordinates44.2386800, -70.0356100
Altitude83
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: Monmouth (-70.03561, 44.23868)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.22
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $2.61 $5.22
Mid-grade $4.96 $2.93 $5.86
Premium $5.44 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $6.52 $3.84 $7.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Augusta. The current time is 12:50:43.

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.