Bangor, ME Road Trips

With 22 routes heading out and 32 heading in, Bangor, ME works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 79 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bangor, ME head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

54

Longest Drive

195 mi

Van Buren, ME

Quickest Drive

12m

Hampden, ME

Plan Around Bangor, ME

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bangor, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Van Buren, ME to Bangor, ME 195 mi · 4h Lebanon, ME to Bangor, ME 169.7 mi · 3h 20m Fryeburg, ME to Bangor, ME 156.9 mi · 3h 11m Cape Elizabeth, ME to Bangor, ME 137.2 mi · 2h 44m

Continue From Bangor, ME

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bangor, ME to South Eliot, ME 179.5 mi · 3h 26m Bangor, ME to South Sanford, ME 163 mi · 3h 8m Bangor, ME to Cornish, ME 151 mi · 3h 3m Bangor, ME to Denmark, ME 147.8 mi · 3h 5m

Trips from Bangor, ME

Bangor, ME to South Eliot, ME

179.5 mi 3h 26m

Bangor, ME to South Sanford, ME

163 mi 3h 8m

Bangor, ME to Cornish, ME

151 mi 3h 3m

Bangor, ME to Denmark, ME

147.8 mi 3h 5m

Bangor, ME to Bridgton, ME

142.5 mi 2h 54m

Bangor, ME to South Portland, ME

132.1 mi 2h 32m

Bangor, ME to Bowdoinham, ME

98.5 mi 1h 53m

Bangor, ME to Readfield, ME

85.2 mi 1h 41m

Bangor, ME to New Sharon, ME

70.4 mi 1h 30m

Bangor, ME to Owls Head, ME

68.8 mi 1h 39m

Bangor, ME to Madison, ME

62 mi 1h 25m

Bangor, ME to Union, ME

59.5 mi 1h 37m

Bangor, ME to Cornville, ME

52.9 mi 1h 22m

Bangor, ME to Hope, ME

52.6 mi 1h 29m

Bangor, ME to Benton, ME

52.3 mi 1h 3m

Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME

48.2 mi 56m

Bangor, ME to Sedgwick, ME

45.2 mi 1h 14m

Bangor, ME to Dexter, ME

42.4 mi 55m

Driving from Bangor, ME

On average, trips departing from Bangor, ME run 79 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 180 miles (3h 26m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bangor, ME most often head toward South Eliot, ME (179.5 mi, 3h 26m), South Sanford, ME (163 mi, 3h 8m), Cornish, ME (151 mi, 3h 3m), Denmark, ME (147.8 mi, 3h 5m), and Bridgton, ME (142.5 mi, 2h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 79-mile drive from Bangor, ME, expect to burn about 3.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Bangor, ME and 32 routes heading into Bangor, ME, covering 54 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 180 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bangor, ME covers 180 miles and takes approximately 3h 26m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Bangor, ME runs about 79 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bangor, ME include South Eliot, ME, South Sanford, ME, Cornish, ME and Denmark, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.