How far is Old Orchard Beach, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Augusta, ME is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Orchard Beach and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach and Augusta.
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Start on Saco Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Park Road
1731 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Park Road
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portland
3080 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.8 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
790 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Avenue
2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street
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Continue on Capitol Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
142 m · 8 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 Old Orchard Beach and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Old Orchard Beach and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Orchard Beach to Augusta?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Old Orchard Beach and 36.7 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Old Orchard Beach and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Orchard Beach and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.38 km).
#1 Old Orchard Beach
Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 43.5173100, -70.3775500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: Memorial Circle (-69.779631, 44.310703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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