How far is Waldoboro, ME from Augusta, ME?

The driving distance from Waldoboro, ME to Augusta, ME is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
29.06 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.93 mi
40.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.93 mi
Kilometers
40.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Waldoboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldoboro
2026-09-23T11:21
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Sep 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldoboro
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
Jefferson
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Waldoboro
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To Augusta
14.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Waldoboro and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway

    1544 ft · 35 sec · Atlantic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Winslows Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Waldoboro Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waldoboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Eastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · Stone Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Cony Circle

    105 m · 6 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle

    81 m · 5 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 Waldoboro and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
6.45 mi · 22%
Winslows Mills Road
5.8 mi · 20%
Eastern Avenue
5.49 mi · 19%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 14%
Waldoboro Road
3.76 mi · 13%
Rockland Road
1.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Winslows Mills Road

Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road

5.8 mi · 00h 10m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 25m from Waldoboro
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waldoboro and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Waldoboro and 14.5 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

13 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

20 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

28 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

30 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldoboro and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 24.93 mi (40.12 km).

Waldoboro

#1 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
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: Waldoboro (-69.3756, 44.09536)
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.96 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $5.44 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $6.52 $6.65 $13.29

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 Waldoboro and Augusta. The current time is 11:21:47.

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.