Origin
Berwick, ME
Evening in Berwick on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwick, ME to Augusta, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwick, ME
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Augusta, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwick, ME to Augusta, ME covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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
50.4 miles from Berwick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 100.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 100.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Turn left onto ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Navigation decision point
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
6
98.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, W...
7
98.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
5
100.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Berwick, ME to Augusta, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
39.8 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 52.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| Maine Turnpike | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| School Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on Rochester Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rochester Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saw Mill Hill
3
Turn left onto ME 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
4
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
5
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
6
Continue on ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
7
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Turn slight right onto ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
9
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
11
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 109
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
18
Turn straight onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
19
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Armory Street
20
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
21
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
22
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
23
Arrive at destination
US 201; ME 27
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 50.4 miles from Berwick, ME, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Berwick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Berwick, ME
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Berwick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Berwick, ME · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.4 miles from Berwick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, ME
The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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
$16.23 one way
$32.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.85 | $35.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.83
Maine Turnpike
(30.4 mi)
$1.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 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 | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
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
Augusta, ME
Evening in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
50 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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 Berwick, ME to Augusta, ME covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Berwick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.23 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 100.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Berwick, ME to Augusta, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
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