Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winslow, ME
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Winslow, ME to Augusta, ME is 21.8 miles and takes about 28m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick and straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick hop between towns or as a connecting leg on a longer trip through the state. You'll find it's a practical way to cover the distance with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Civic Center Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Silver Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,552 veh/hr typical · worst 2,081
Quietest
1 AM
~69 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Winslow, ME and Augusta, ME.
Start on Garand Street
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
Continue on US 201; ME 100; ME 137 Business
Continue on US 201; ME 100; ME 137 Business
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 104
Turn slight right onto ME 11; ME 104; ME 137 Business
Continue on ME 11; ME 104; ME 137
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 104 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $5.07 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Winslow on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily highway, with 69% of the route on I 95. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.9 miles on I 95 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant portion of your time behind the wheel to be on the interstate, which typically means a steady pace with more frequent exits as you approach Augusta. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Kennedy Memorial Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clinton Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (ME 11; ME 104 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
412 ft
Highest Point
301 ft
~4.1 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winslow, ME to Augusta, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belgrade along the way.
Belgrade
Winslow is a town in the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys region of Maine, along the Kennebec River across from Waterville.
Top landmarks
Founded 1628
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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