Origin
Bangor, ME
Night in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Clinton, ME
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Trip Overview
This 48.2-mile journey from Bangor to Clinton, Maine, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 56 minutes to complete. It's a local drive, with no highway driving involved, meaning you'll stick to roads like Clinton and Baker Street for the entire trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. Given its short duration, it's an easy one-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | — | — |
| Hinckley Road | — | — |
| Baker Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Railroad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clinton
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Clinton, ME.
1
Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
48 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Burnham
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Clinton, Burnham
5
Keep slight left
236 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto Hinckley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinckley Road
7
Continue on Baker Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Baker Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Railroad Street
272 ft
·
8 sec
·
Railroad Street
10
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Clinton, ME
Night in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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
56m 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 for this entire 48.2-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including those named Clinton, Hinckley Road, and Baker Street, rather than high-speed highways. Without any significant highway portions, the pace will be more relaxed, and you'll likely experience more frequent turns and changes in scenery as you transition through different local areas. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches suggests a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Clinton.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton, 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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