How far is North Bath, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from North Bath, ME to Augusta, ME is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.48 mi
00h 57m
Flight
26.03 mi
41.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.03 mi
Kilometers
41.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.75 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bath
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bath
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From North Bath
20.8 mi
00h 28m
To Augusta
20.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bath and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Harward Street

    865 ft · 41 sec · Harward Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 1 South

    135 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Leeman Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1520 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

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

    790 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Western Avenue

    2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bath 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 52%
Leeman Highway
6.91 mi · 17%
Maine Turnpike
6.29 mi · 15%
ME 196 West
2.27 mi · 5%
High Street
1.65 mi · 4%
Capitol Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 28m from North Bath
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bath 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 North Bath to Augusta?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from North Bath and 20.8 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Bath and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bath and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).

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#1 North Bath

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
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: North Bath (-69.81588, 43.9348)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
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
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 North Bath and Augusta. The current time is 23:47:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.