Origin
Augusta, ME
Late night in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Farmington, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, ME
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Farmington, ME
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Trip Overview
Augusta, ME to Farmington, ME is 37.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Augusta Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Maine, and is an easy day trip. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the entire journey, making it a straightforward connection between these two communities. Consider this if you're looking for a quick transit between towns without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Mile Hill Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Civic Center Drive | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Belgrade Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mercer Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Farmington, ME.
1
Start on US 201; ME 27
493 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
2
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
Water Street
3
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chandler Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chandler Street
5
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
7
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Civic Center Drive
8
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belgrade Road
9
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Augusta Road
10
Continue on ME 27
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Mile Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; ME 27
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mercer Road
12
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
13
Turn right onto ME 4; ME 27; ME 43
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto ME 43
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
ME 43
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Augusta, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 2; ME 27 / Mercer Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; ME 27 / Mercer Road
Navigation decision point
4
37.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
ME 43 / Broadway
Turn right onto ME 43 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Farmington, ME
Late night in Farmington on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Belgrade, ME
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll be cruising on local streets for the full 37.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 14.5 miles along Augusta Road. Expect a consistent pace without the interruptions of highway exits or the complexities of urban merging.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Augusta Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Augusta, ME to Farmington, ME is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
785 ft
122 ft
Total Climb
779 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
785 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
663 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Augusta, ME
Full guide →Augusta is the capital of Maine, but at 19,000 (2020), it is one of the least populous state capitals in the United States. Top attractions include the historic Old Fort Western (the oldest surviving wooden fort in New England (built 1754)), tours of the Maine State House, the Maine State Museum, and outdoor recreation at Viles Arboretum or the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Augusta Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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