Origin
Augusta, ME
Afternoon in Augusta on Friday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Standish, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Standish, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, ME to Standish, ME covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Chadbourne Road, Tandberg Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Chadbourne Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Chadbourne Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Capitol Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 South: Lewiston, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Lewiston, Portland
6
48 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucest...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, ME and Standish, ME, road signs point toward Portland and New Gloucester.
Portland
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 95
New Gloucester
48 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 45.1 mi | 48m |
| Chadbourne Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Tandberg Trail | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West Gray Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 45.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Standish, 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 left at fork onto I 95
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 South: Lewiston, Portland
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
14
Continue on ME 115
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Tandberg Trail
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Chadbourne Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on ME 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto ME 25
287 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
18
Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oak Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Oak Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Augusta, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Augusta, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Standish, ME
The final approach into Standish, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.71
Maine Turnpike
(45.1 mi)
$2.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Standish, ME
Afternoon in Standish on Friday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
32 mi in
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
1h 21m 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 Standish, ME covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Chadbourne Road, Tandberg Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 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 $10.25 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Augusta, ME and Standish, ME, road signs point toward Portland and New Gloucester.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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