Origin
Rome Corner, ME
Afternoon in Rome Corner on Thursday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome Corner, ME to Augusta, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
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 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome Corner, ME
Jiri Ikonomidis
Augusta, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rome Corner, ME to Augusta, ME covers 20.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Civic Center Drive, Belgrade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on Augusta Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 20.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 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 20.4 miles in near US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rome Corner, ME to Augusta, ME is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 20.4 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
20.4 mi into trip
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~29m 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
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 | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 12.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome Corner, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on ME 27
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Augusta Road
2
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belgrade Road
3
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
5
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Memorial Circle
7
Arrive at destination
US 201; ME 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $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
Augusta, ME
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
3:21 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
2 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
29m 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 Rome Corner, ME to Augusta, ME covers 20.4 miles and takes about 29m 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 Rome Corner, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.28 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 Rome Corner, ME to Augusta, ME is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 20.4 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Rome Corner, ME to Augusta, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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