How far is Orrington, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Orrington, ME to Augusta, ME is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
80.5 mi
01h 32m
Flight
55.22 mi
88.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.5 mi
Kilometers
129.56 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Orrington
Wed, Sep 23, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orrington
2026-09-23T17:41
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orrington
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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Orrington
40.2 mi
00h 46m
To Augusta
40.3 mi
00h 46m

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
3 to 8 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 Orrington and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Drive

    21 m · 6 sec · Center Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

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

    706 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    12 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orrington 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
70.1 mi · 87%
South Main Street
3.9 mi · 5%
River Road
3.27 mi · 4%
Civic Center Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
State Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 46m from Orrington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orrington and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Orrington and 40.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orrington and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.86 km).

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#1 Orrington

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,668
Coordinates44.7311800, -68.8264300
Altitude40
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: Orrington (-68.82643, 44.73118)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.12
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $12.56 $25.12
Mid-grade $4.96 $14.10 $28.20
Premium $5.44 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $6.52 $18.51 $37.01

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 Orrington and Augusta. The current time is 17:41:25.

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.