Origin
Augusta, ME
Night in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Rome Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.2 miles from Augusta, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
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ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street
Navigation decision point
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
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Memorial Circle
2
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
166 ft
·
3 sec
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Water Street
3
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
175 ft
·
5 sec
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Chandler Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
137 ft
·
2 sec
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Chandler Street
5
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
6
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Mount Vernon Avenue
7
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
4.2 mi
·
6 min
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Civic Center Drive
8
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.1 mi
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2 min
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Belgrade Road
9
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
12 mi
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17 min
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Augusta Road
10
Arrive at destination
ME 27
Trip Plan
For this quick 30-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, as it's easily completed within a single day. With only 20.5 miles and no highway travel, you won't need extensive rest stops. The estimated fuel cost is low at just $3, so ensure your vehicle is adequately fueled before you leave Augusta. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local road signs, especially on Augusta Road, as the longest stretch is 12.2 miles and involves several turns to reach Rome Corner.
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 10.2 miles from Augusta, ME, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 miles.
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 20.5 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Augusta, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, ME
This is one driving day of about 20.5 miles and 30m.
At 20.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Augusta Road for about 12.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Augusta, ME · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Augusta, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rome Corner, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rome Corner, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Night in Rome Corner on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, ME to Rome Corner, ME covers 20.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Civic Center Drive, Belgrade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.30 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 Rome Corner, ME is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Augusta, ME to Rome Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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