Origin
Bangor, ME
Night in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Cornville, 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 22m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Cornville, ME
John Wu
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bangor to Cornville, you are looking at a manageable 52.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast, transitioning from the city environment of Bangor into the more rural landscape of Cornville. Because the travel time is relatively short, you have the flexibility to make this a quick morning drive or a relaxed afternoon outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Canaan Road | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| East Ridge Road | 4.1 mi | 15m |
| Huff Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Ox Bow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Cornville, 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
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canaan Road
11
Turn right onto East Ridge Road
4.1 mi
·
15 min
·
East Ridge Road
12
Turn left onto Huff Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Huff Road
13
Arrive at destination
Huff Road
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 26.4 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 28.2 — 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
4
28 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 2 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Cornville, ME
Night in Cornville on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Palmyra, ME
26 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
19 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 22m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged as you transition between different road types. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, utilizing I-95 for the bulk of the initial travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-95, where you can settle into a 26.2-mile run before transitioning toward local roads. As you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts significantly when you move onto Main Street and eventually Canaan Road. Expect a steady change in pace, moving from the higher-speed interstate environment to the more localized feel of rural Maine roads.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Cornville, ME is easy. At 1h 22m with 49% 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 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Cornville, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
27.7 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 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 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornville, 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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