Road Trips from Bangor, ME
Bangor is your jumping-off point for a variety of day trips across Maine. You've got options ranging from quick 25-mile hops for a few hours of driving, to longer excursions up to 155 miles that will take a full day. Most routes stick to flat terrain and are primarily highway, making for straightforward drives. Several options include access to parks, notably the Frances Perkins National Monument, offering a natural pause on your drive.
Total Routes
12
Shortest
1.6h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
Bowdoinham, ME
1h 53m98.5 mi one way
This 98.5-mile drive is a solid mid-range option, taking about 1.9 hours. It offers a good balance if you want more than a short hop but less than the longest routes. The drive score is 8, indicating a pleasant highway experience. You'll also find parks nearby, including the Frances Perkins National Monument, adding a potential stop.
Readfield, ME
1h 41m85.2 mi one way
At 85.2 miles and 1.7 hours, this is a slightly shorter highway drive than Bowdoinham. It also features a drive score of 7 and access to parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument. This route is good if you're looking for a straightforward, mostly highway trip with a park option without going too far.
Winthrop, ME
1h 35m83.8 mi one way
This drive to Winthrop is very similar to the Readfield option, covering 83.8 miles in about 1.6 hours. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 7. The availability of parks, including the Frances Perkins National Monument, makes it a comparable choice for a day trip.
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Denmark, ME
3h 5m147.8 mi one way
For a longer drive with a higher drive score (9), Denmark is a good pick at 147.8 miles and 3.1 hours. This route is primarily highway and offers access to parks, including the Frances Perkins National Monument. It's one of the further options, suitable for a full day out.
Bridgton, ME
2h 54m142.5 mi one way
Bridgton is another longer option, spanning 142.5 miles and taking 2.9 hours. It boasts a drive score of 9, indicating a very good highway experience. Like many other routes, it includes nearby parks such as the Frances Perkins National Monument. This is a solid choice for a substantial day trip.
Cornish, ME
3h 3m151 mi one way
This is one of the longest routes, covering 151 miles and requiring 3.1 hours. It has a high drive score of 9, suggesting a quality highway journey. The presence of parks, specifically the Frances Perkins National Monument, makes it a good candidate for a day trip with a nature stop.
Newfield, ME
3h 13m155.5 mi one way
Newfield represents the furthest destination, at 155.5 miles and 3.2 hours. This route offers a high drive score of 9 and includes access to the Frances Perkins National Monument. If maximizing your driving distance for the day is the goal, this is the pick.
Oxford, ME
2h 27m120 mi one way
At 120 miles and 2.5 hours, Oxford is a substantial drive with a top drive score of 9. It's a mostly highway route that includes the Frances Perkins National Monument among its nearby parks. This option provides a good balance of distance and driving quality for a day trip.
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Denmark, ME
3h 5m147.8 mi one way
Bridgton, ME
2h 54m142.5 mi one way
Cornish, ME
3h 3m151 mi one way
Newfield, ME
3h 13m155.5 mi one way
Bridgton, ME
2h 54m142.5 mi one way
Hartford, ME
2h 14m106.8 mi one way
Yarmouth, ME
2h 13m118.1 mi one way
Cornish, ME
3h 3m151 mi one way
Newfield, ME
3h 13m155.5 mi one way
South Eliot, ME
3h 26m179.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With flat terrain and nearby parks like Frances Perkins National Monument, spring drives offer straightforward travel and opportunities for early nature viewing.
Summer
Most routes are mostly highway, ideal for easy summer cruising. The inclusion of parks provides refreshing stops on longer drives.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and highway routes are suitable for fall foliage viewing. Parks like Frances Perkins National Monument offer scenic spots.
Winter
Primarily highway routes with flat terrain should remain accessible. Park access might be limited, but the drives themselves are likely manageable.
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