Origin
Augusta, ME
Morning in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Bangor, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Augusta to Bangor, you are looking at a straightforward 75.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you likely won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the one-way trek. The path primarily utilizes I-95, keeping the experience simple and efficient as you head north within the Northeast region. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Maine hubs, making it an easy addition to a broader itinerary or a quick standalone drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 70.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chandler Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on US 201; ME 27
493 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
2
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
Water Street
3
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chandler Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chandler Street
5
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
7
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
11
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Augusta, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 74 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.14 one way
$24.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bangor, ME
Morning in Bangor on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Chance Light Rain
SE 3 to 9 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
60°F
Fairfield, ME
38 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 94% of the trip spent on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time—a 70.6-mile stretch—cruising along I-95, which makes for a consistent and predictable experience behind the wheel. While the journey begins with brief transitions via Mount Vernon Avenue, the route quickly settles into a highway-focused rhythm. Expect a steady, high-speed pace that lacks the technical demands of local backroads. It is a functional interstate grind that prioritizes speed and directness, allowing you to cover the distance between Augusta and Bangor with minimal complexity.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hammond Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Augusta, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 26m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
318 ft
116 ft
Total Climb
395 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
318 ft
~53.8 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Augusta, ME
Full guide →Augusta is the capital of Maine, but at 19,000 (2020), it is one of the least populous state capitals in the United States. Top attractions include the historic Old Fort Western (the oldest surviving wooden fort in New England (built 1754)), tours of the Maine State House, the Maine State Museum, and outdoor recreation at Viles Arboretum or the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
Arriving in Bangor, ME
Full guide →Bangor is a small city of 32,000 people (2019) in the Highlands region of Maine. Bangor is the third-largest city in the state and the retail, cultural and service center for central, eastern and northern Maine. It is a good base for exploring Aroostook County, Down East & Acadia, the Maine Highlands and Maine’s Mid-Coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bangor, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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