Augusta, ME Road Trips
Augusta, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Augusta, ME spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
108.2 mi
Eliot, ME
Quickest Drive
27m
Waterville, ME
Plan Around Augusta, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Augusta, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Augusta, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Augusta, ME
Driving from Augusta, ME
Expect an average of 55 miles and about 1h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Augusta, ME. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 101 miles (2h 7m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Augusta, ME include Berwick, ME (101.3 mi, 2h 7m), Bangor, ME (75.4 mi, 1h 26m), Waterville, ME (21 mi, 27m), and Rome Corner, ME (20.5 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 55-mile drive from Augusta, ME, expect to burn about 2.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Augusta, ME and 5 routes heading into Augusta, ME, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 101 miles.
The longest mapped route from Augusta, ME covers 101 miles and takes approximately 2h 7m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Augusta, ME runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Augusta, ME include Berwick, ME, Bangor, ME, Waterville, ME and Rome Corner, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Augusta, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,999
Median Income
$48,756
Median Home Value
$188,900
Median Age
44.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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