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
13
Shortest
1.6h
With Parks Nearby
13
Under 2 hours
Bowdoinham, ME
1h 53m98.5 mi one way
This 98.5-mile drive to Bowdoinham takes about 1.9 hours on mostly highway. It's a shorter option than the southern destinations, offering a good drive score of 8. You'll find parks nearby, including the Frances Perkins National Monument, and the terrain is mostly flat.
Readfield, ME
1h 41m85.2 mi one way
At 85.2 miles and 1.7 hours, this is one of the closest options from Bangor. It features a drive score of 7 and mostly highway driving. Like other nearby picks, it has park access, with the Frances Perkins National Monument being a point of interest.
Winthrop, ME
1h 35m83.8 mi one way
This route to Winthrop is 83.8 miles and takes approximately 1.6 hours, making it the shortest option. It has a drive score of 7 and is primarily highway. The destination offers nearby park access, including the Frances Perkins National Monument, on mostly flat terrain.
Full-day getaway
10 total in this range
Denmark, ME
3h 5m147.8 mi one way
For a more engaging drive, consider Denmark, 147.8 miles away, taking 3.1 hours. It boasts a high drive score of 9, better than the closer central Maine options. You'll encounter mostly flat terrain and can visit nearby parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Bridgton, ME
2h 54m142.5 mi one way
This drive to Bridgton covers 142.5 miles and will take around 2.9 hours, with a strong drive score of 9. It's a longer trip than the central Maine choices but offers a more dynamic route. You'll have access to nearby parks, including the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Cornish, ME
3h 3m151 mi one way
Cornish is a 151-mile drive that takes about 3.1 hours, featuring a high drive score of 9. This is one of the longer trips available, offering a more substantial drive. The route includes access to parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument on mostly flat terrain.
Newfield, ME
3h 13m155.5 mi one way
At 155.5 miles and 3.2 hours, this is the longest option from Bangor and offers a top drive score of 9. If you want the most miles and engagement, this is it. You'll drive through mostly flat terrain and have access to nearby parks such as the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Oxford, ME
2h 27m120 mi one way
This 120-mile trip to Oxford takes 2.5 hours and earns a high drive score of 9. It's a good balance between distance and driving engagement, longer than the central Maine options but shorter than the furthest southern destinations. Parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument are accessible.
Browse by Mood
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 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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