Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Brooks, 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
51m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
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Brooks, ME
Rafael Santos
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bangor to Brooks, you are looking at a manageable 33.1-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it remains an affordable way to navigate between these two Maine locations. You will primarily utilize a combination of Western Avenue, the Moosehead Trail, and I-95 to reach your destination. Because both points are situated within the Northeast region, the transit is straightforward and localized, making it an ideal choice for a simple, low-stress drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Moosehead Trail | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Carmel Road North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Brooks, 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
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 174
Toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
5
Turn sharp left onto ME 69
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Carmel Road North
6
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Western Avenue
7
Turn left onto ME 7
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Moosehead Trail
8
Continue on ME 7
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Veterans Highway
9
Arrive at destination
ME 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 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 23.6 — 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
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 174
Toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 69 / Carmel Road North
Turn sharp left onto ME 69 / Carmel Road North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 202; ME 9 / Western Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 7 / Moosehead Trail
Turn left onto ME 7 / Moosehead Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brooks, ME
Late night in Brooks on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
18 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
51m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 28% of your journey involves highway travel, the remainder of the route shifts into more technical, local road conditions. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along Western Avenue, which spans 10.6 miles of the total distance. The personality of this drive is defined by these varying road types, transitioning from faster highway segments into the more winding, localized passages that characterize the trek to Brooks. It is a drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel without the fatigue of a long-distance haul.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Western Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 95; ME 15.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Brooks, ME is easy. At 51m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (ME 69 / Carmel Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
864 ft
116 ft
Total Climb
1,159 ft
Total Descent
894 ft
Highest Point
864 ft
~26 mi in
Elevation Range
748 ft
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.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Brooks, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Winterport along the way.
Winterport
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting 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 51m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Western Avenue. 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 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (ME 69 / Carmel Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooks, 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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