Trip from Bangor, ME to Clinton, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13h 38m

Distance

672.1 mi

1,082 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

13h 26m ★

6 AM

13h 38m

8 AM

14h 3m

10 AM

13h 47m

12 PM

13h 44m

3 PM

13h 48m

5 PM

14h 2m

8 PM

13h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bangor, ME

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census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Clinton, MD

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Trip Overview

Bangor, ME to Clinton, MD is 672.1 miles and takes about 13h 38m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $111 and enough daylight to finish in a day, but it's better as an overnight trip. This long-haul drive takes you from the Northeast region of Maine down through other Northeast states toward your destination in Maryland. Given the distance and duration, it's wise to plan for an overnight stop to break up the approximately 13.5 hours of driving. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major interstate highways, making it a trip focused on covering ground efficiently.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

336 miles from Bangor, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	114.8 mi	2h 14m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur	64.6 mi	1h 18m
I 295	56.5 mi	1h 8m
I 495	54 mi	1h 2m
Maine Turnpike	53 mi	58m
New Jersey Turnpike	52.9 mi	1h 1m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	41.3 mi	47m
Wilbur Cross Highway	33.6 mi	39m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 114.8 mi, about 2h 14m

Traffic on I-495

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 375 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~3,906 veh/hr typical · worst 4,641

Quietest

2 AM

~284 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

13.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Clinton, MD.

Start on US 2; ME 100

1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 95; ME 15

80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 95; ME 15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295

Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 295

Merge onto I 95

53 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

31 mi · 35 min · I 495

Exit 89 Toward I 495 South: Worcester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 84

34 mi · 39 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

Exit 78 Toward I 84: Hartford, New York City Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 84

8.0 mi · 9 min · I 84

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 15

Toward CT 15 South: New York City Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec

Exit 86 Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 91

17 mi · 19 min · I 91

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 8 sec

Toward CT 15 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · CT 15

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto CT 8

4.5 mi · 5 min · CT 8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

29 mi · 39 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

14 mi · 19 min · New England Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 95

Toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 95

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

55 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 23 sec · this road

Merge onto NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Merge onto I 295; US 40

3.4 mi · 6 min · I 295; US 40

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

479 ft · 8 sec

Toward DE 9: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park, Wilmington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 295; US 40

12 mi · 14 min · Delaware Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

2.2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 95

41 mi · 47 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.3 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Exit 4 Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto MD 295

22 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95; I 495

12 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto MD 337

426 ft · 12 sec · Forestville Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto MD 337

2.2 mi · 4 min · MD 337

Toward MD 337 South

Turn left

0.5 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 5 South: Waldorf

Merge onto MD 5

0.7 mi · 45 sec · Branch Avenue

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Branch Avenue

Turn right onto MD 223

68 ft · 7 sec · Piscataway Road

Turn left

43 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 13h 38m duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and reach a comfortable stopping point around the halfway mark. The route involves roughly 3 planned stops, so factor those in for fuel and breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches, and be prepared for potential traffic delays, particularly around major metropolitan areas. A good place to consider an overnight stop would be somewhere in Pennsylvania or northern Maryland to comfortably divide the drive.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 336 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 6h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 148 miles or 2h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 336 miles or 6h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 336 miles or 6h 30m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bangor, ME

Aim for roughly 336 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Clinton, MD

Aim for roughly 336 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 148 miles from Bangor, ME.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 114.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tarrytown, NY

222 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

New York City, NY

444 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in New York City, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tarrytown, NY

336 mi · about 6.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tarrytown, NY after about 336 miles or 6.8 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Wells, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 148 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tarrytown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 336 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 336 miles or 6.8 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Utopia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bangor, Maine

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12075731136

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Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

0.3 mi

Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

0.4 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 4h 52m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

+19172614093

Utopia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12075731136

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Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:45 pm

+12079479991

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Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Visit website

High Tide Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12079893300

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Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+12072622170

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Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12079893939

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Yoshi Japanese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 2–8 pm

+12079899688

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Kosta's Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12079898811

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Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 8 AM–6 PM

+15167490697

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

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sweet27 bakery and restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+14104647211

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Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 AM–9 PM

+12122806200

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EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

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Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

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Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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Flying J EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Elkton, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14103980287

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Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

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Electric Vehicle Institute Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

2.5 mi from route

Benjamin's Restaurant & Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+12073077545

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Creative Alliance

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14102761651

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Brewer Riverwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12079895199

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Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

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Timber Kitchen & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–11:30 pm

+12074330844

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Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

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CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 69

5 decision points cluster between mile 81.6 and 558.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...

195.5 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | I 495

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 toward I 495 South: Worcester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89 Toward I 495 South: Worcester

226.1 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

283.4 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in | I 84 / Wilbur Cross Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 84 / Wilbur Cross Highway toward I 84: Hartford, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 78 Toward I 84: Hartford, New York City

558.9 mi into trip | ~11h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memoria...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$91.29 one way

$182.58 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 235 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.85	$101.87	$203.75
premium	$4.15	$109.81	$219.62
diesel	$3.75	$99.23	$198.45

Estimated Tolls: $39.33

New Jersey Turnpike (117.4 mi) $16.46

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Maine Turnpike (53 mi) $3.18

New England Thruway (14.3 mi) $1.00

Delaware Turnpike (11.6 mi) $0.81

Massachusetts Turnpike (11.2 mi) $0.67

Blue Star Turnpike (7.7 mi) $0.54

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (7.3 mi) $0.51

Delaware Turnpike (2.2 mi) $0.16

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$91

Tolls

$39

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$261–$371

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 235.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	201.6	2	$70.57	$32.26
Efficient EV	168	1	$58.81	$26.88
EV Truck/SUV	268.8	3	$94.09	$43.01

Gas CO2

235 kg

EV CO2

79 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Bangor, ME

Evening in Bangor on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

29°F

Mostly Clear

SW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Clinton, MD

Evening in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Clear

N 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 10:05PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 9:50PM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

13h 38m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 92.7

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 80% of the 672.1 miles on major roads like I 95 and the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. You'll encounter the longest stretch without a major change in scenery or road type for 114.8 miles on I 95. Expect a high number of exits and potentially dense traffic as you pass through various urban and suburban areas, particularly in the mid-Atlantic corridor. Surface roads will become more prevalent closer to your final destination in Clinton, MD.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

83 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 114.8 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.6 miles in near I 295.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 69 significant decision points across 672.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 81.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.5 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 226.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

687 ft 25 ft

Total Climb

1,101 ft

Total Descent

969 ft

Highest Point

687 ft

~288 mi in

Elevation Range

662 ft

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 Clinton, MD, road signs point toward Brunswick, Nashua New Hampshire, New York City, Waterbury, Newark and Upper Level - among others.

Brunswick

81.6 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 295

Nashua New Hampshire

226.1 mi in | ~4h 17m

New York City

283.4 mi in | ~5h 27m | via I 84

Waterbury

374.3 mi in | ~7h 17m

Newark

426.1 mi in | ~8h 28m | via I 95

Upper Level

431.5 mi in | ~8h 35m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Newark

436.5 mi in | ~8h 43m

Exit 16W

438.9 mi in | ~8h 46m | via I 95; NJTP

Njtp South: Camden

504 mi in | ~10h 5m | via NJTP

Wilmington

504 mi in | ~10h 5m | via NJTP

Veterans Memorial Park

558.8 mi in | ~11h 10m

Bwi Marshall Airport

631.9 mi in | ~12h 39m

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.

Top landmarks

• Mount Hope Cemetery — cemetery in Bangor, Maine
• Bangor Public Library — library in Bangor, Maine
• Great Fire of 1911 Historic District — historic district in Bangor, Maine

Arriving in Clinton, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1770

Clinton and Camp Springs are unincorporated areas in Prince George's County, Maryland. Joint Base Andrews, home of Air Force One, is here.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 114.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 336 miles on day one.

Expect about $39.33 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 71 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clinton, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. There are 71 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 13.6 hours each way, a round trip means 27.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clinton, MD before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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