How far is Wiscasset, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Wiscasset, ME to Augusta, ME is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wiscasset and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiscasset and Augusta.
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Start on Main Street
139 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
942 ft · 32 sec · Bath Road
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Turn right onto Gardiner Road
10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1146 ft · 24 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Maine Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Wiscasset 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.
Gardiner Road
Turn right onto Gardiner Road
10 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wiscasset and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wiscasset to Augusta?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pittston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Wiscasset and 11.7 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wiscasset and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Pittston
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 Pittston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wiscasset and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 km).
#1 Wiscasset
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,748 |
| Coordinates | 44.0028600, -69.6656000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.43 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
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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