How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Bar Harbor?

The drive from Augusta to Bar Harbor takes about 1 hr 25 min in normal traffic at typical highway speeds.

Where is the halfway point between Augusta and Bar Harbor?

The geographic midpoint sits roughly between the two cities. Use MidMeetup's halfway point calculator to see the exact coordinates and venue suggestions.

What are the best restaurants or coffee shops halfway between Augusta and Bar Harbor?

MidMeetup ranks restaurants, coffee shops, and bars within walking distance of the exact midpoint between Augusta and Bar Harbor, filtered by rating and current opening hours.

Distance Guide

How far is Augusta from Bar Harbor?

Q: How far is Augusta from Bar Harbor?

Augusta, ME is approximately 78 miles from Bar Harbor, ME as the crow flies, and around the same by interstate driving.

The distance between Augusta, ME and Bar Harbor, ME is about 78 miles — roughly a 1 hr 25 min drive at typical highway speeds.

Distance

78 mi

Drive time

1 hr 25 min

Midpoint

44.349°, -68.992°

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Midpoint

44.3491°, -68.9917°

Augusta and Bar Harbor are about 78 miles apart — each person drives roughly 39 miles.

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Coffee

Roastery & Co.

★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop

Brunch

Sunday Skillet

★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating

Bar

The Halfway House

★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable

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Driving from Augusta to Bar Harbor

Most drivers cover the 78-mile route in about 1 hr 25 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.

Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way

If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 39 miles each instead of 78. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.

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