Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Benton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Bangor, ME to Benton, ME is 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused journey entirely within Maine's Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. With a drive time under an hour and a half, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination. Consider it a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours or time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 45 mi | 48m |
| Bangor Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Hinckley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baker Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sebasticook Bridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 45 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Benton, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 138
Toward Clinton, Burnham
5
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn straight onto Hinckley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinckley Road
7
Continue on Baker Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Baker Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on ME 11; ME 100
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bangor Road
10
Turn left onto ME 139
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sebasticook Bridge Road
11
Arrive at destination
ME 139
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95; ME 15
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
46.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Clinton, Burnham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 138
Toward Clinton, Burnham
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
48 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
ME 139 / Sebasticook Bridge Road
Turn left onto ME 139 / Sebasticook Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.02 | $20.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Benton, ME
Late night in Benton on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing major interstates. Expect long stretches of consistent speed on I 95, including a continuous 45-mile segment. The primary roads are I 95, Bangor Road, and Hammond Street, indicating a transition from local access to high-speed travel. The character is overwhelmingly that of a modern interstate, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. You'll experience the typical environment of a major highway, with limited exits and a focus on covering distance quickly.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Bangor Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 95; ME 15.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 95; ME 15): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bangor, ME and Benton, ME, road signs point toward Clinton and Burnham.
Clinton
46.5 mi in
|
~53m
Burnham
46.5 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.5 miles (I 95; ME 15): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Benton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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