How far is Rockland, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Rockland, ME to Augusta, ME is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Augusta.
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Start on Main Street
2019 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Maverick Street
1851 ft · 39 sec · Maverick Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Rockland Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Rockland Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Heald Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto Stone Street
2649 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Cony Circle
105 m · 6 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
81 m · 5 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 Rockland and Augusta.
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.
Heald Highway
Continue on Heald Highway
6.93 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Augusta?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Rockland and 21.4 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 36.16 mi (58.19 km).
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,183 |
| Coordinates | 44.1036900, -69.1089300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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