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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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 50m.
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 Waldoboro and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldoboro and Augusta.
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Start on Main Street
2 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway
1544 ft · 35 sec · Atlantic Highway
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Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Winslows Mills Road
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Continue on Waldoboro Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Waldoboro Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 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 Waldoboro 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldoboro and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 24.93 mi (40.12 km).
#1 Waldoboro
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,078 |
| Coordinates | 44.0953600, -69.3756000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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