Origin
Augusta, ME
Late night in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, Capitol Street, Armory Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Augusta, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 101.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| Capitol Street | — | — |
| Armory Street | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I-95 South | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Berwick, ME.
1
Start on Memorial Circle
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Circle
2
Exit the rotary onto State Street
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 Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
7
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
51 mi
·
58 min
·
I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
10
Keep slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
11
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
13
Turn right onto Sanford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
14
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
15
Continue on Wells Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
17
Turn right onto Somersworth Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
18
Continue on School Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
19
Continue on Somersworth Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Somersworth Road
20
Continue on School Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
21
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wilson Street
22
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sullivan Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Augusta, ME, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwick, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, ME
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Augusta, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Augusta, ME · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Augusta, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berwick, ME
The final approach into Berwick, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berwick, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.31 one way
$32.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Berwick, ME
Late night in Berwick on Thursday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
2h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, Capitol Street, Armory Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Augusta, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, ME to Berwick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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