How far is Newport, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Newport, ME to Augusta, ME is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Augusta.
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Start on Main Street
3002 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ox Bow Road
79 m · 5 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
44.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
706 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
100 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
12 m · 1 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 Newport and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight right
44.3 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Augusta?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Newport and 24.4 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 $7.57 one way or $15.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 43.97 mi (70.77 km).
#1 Newport
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,248 |
| Coordinates | 44.8353400, -69.2739400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
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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