Origin
Augusta, ME
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Rome Corner, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Rome Corner, ME
Jiri Ikonomidis
Trip Overview
This short, 20.5-mile drive from Augusta to Rome Corner in Maine is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Augusta Road, Civic Center Drive, and Belgrade Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $3. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, this route offers a flexible experience, allowing you to set off at your convenience. It's a quick hop within the Northeast region, ideal for local errands or connecting to nearby areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| Civic Center Drive | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Belgrade Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chandler Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 12.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Rome Corner, 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
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Augusta Road
10
Arrive at destination
ME 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.2 — 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rome Corner, ME
Late night in Rome Corner on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 20.5-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar town and county roads, including a continuous stretch of 12.2 miles on Augusta Road. This means you'll be experiencing a more intimate, ground-level perspective of the landscape, with frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight runs. The character remains consistent, focusing on navigating local thoroughfares rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Augusta Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Augusta, ME to Rome Corner, ME is easy. At 30m 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 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 — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rome Corner, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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