Origin
Augusta, ME
Late night in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Yarmouth, 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
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
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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Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Augusta to Yarmouth is 45.3 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 295 and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a primarily highway experience for most of this drive. It’s a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick transit between these two points without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 35 mi | 39m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Route 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Armory Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 35 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Yarmouth, ME.
1
Start on US 201; ME 27
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Circle
2
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
4
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
5
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
35 mi
·
39 min
·
I 295
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward US 1: Yarmouth
11
Turn slight left
64 ft
·
1 sec
12
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
13
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Capitol Street
Turn right onto Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
5
43.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Yarmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward US 1: Yarmouth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Maine Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Yarmouth, ME
Late night in Yarmouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive is predominantly highway, with 93% of the route on major roads like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. You'll encounter a 35-mile stretch on I 295 without needing to exit. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the drive, closer to Yarmouth. Be aware of frequent exits on the highway sections, indicating increased activity and potential for traffic.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Capitol Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Augusta, ME to Yarmouth, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 295
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.
Arriving in Yarmouth, ME
Full guide →Founded 1636
Yarmouth is a town of 9,000 people (2020) just north of Portland in Maine.
Top landmarks
- • Grand Trunk Railroad Station — railway station in Yarmouth, the United States of America
- • North Yarmouth Academy — college preparatory academy in Maine
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: 45.3 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 (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yarmouth, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Yarmouth, 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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