Origin
Center Vassalboro, ME
Afternoon in Center Vassalboro on Thursday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Vassalboro, ME to Augusta, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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 Center Vassalboro, ME to Augusta, ME covers 12.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Belfast Avenue, Cross Hill Road, Ingraham Mtn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on North Belfast Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 12.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
North Belfast Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Ingraham Mtn Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Ingraham Mtn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Ingraham Mtn Road
Turn left onto Ingraham Mtn Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Belfast Avenue | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Cross Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ingraham Mtn Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bangor Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crowell Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Belfast Avenue
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Vassalboro, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on Crowell Hill Road
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crowell Hill Road
2
Continue on Cross Hill Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Ingraham Mtn Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Ingraham Mtn Road
4
Turn right onto US 202; ME 3; ME 9
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bangor Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
9
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
266 ft
·
4 sec
·
Memorial Circle
10
Arrive at destination
US 201; ME 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
6 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
25m 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 Center Vassalboro, ME to Augusta, ME covers 12.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Belfast Avenue, Cross Hill Road, Ingraham Mtn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Center Vassalboro, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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 straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Ingraham Mtn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Center Vassalboro, ME to Augusta, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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