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Road Trips from Bangor, ME

Bangor is a solid base for exploring central and southern Maine. You've got several options for quick, under-two-hour drives with good park access, perfect for a day trip. If you're up for a longer drive, there are destinations around 3 hours away that offer a higher drive score for a more engaging route.

Total Routes

51

Shortest

0.7h

With Parks Nearby

41

Under 2 hours

24 total in this range

Full-day getaway

26 total in this range

Long-haul ideas

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When to Go

Spring

With mostly flat terrain and nearby parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument, these drives are suitable for spring exploration.

Summer

The mostly highway routes and nearby park access make these destinations good for summer day trips or longer drives.

Fall

Enjoy the mostly flat terrain and access to parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument on these drives during the fall.

Winter

While the terrain is mostly flat, the majority of these picks are primarily highway routes, best suited for warmer seasons.

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