Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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East Millinocket, ME
James Mirakian
The drive from Bangor, ME to East Millinocket, ME covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Medway Road, Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 59.6 mi | 1h |
| Medway Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Union Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Old Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,019 veh/hr typical · worst 1,339
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and East Millinocket, ME.
Start on US 2; ME 100
Turn sharp left onto ME 222
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Turn right onto Spruce Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| premium | $5.07 | $12.80 | $25.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in East Millinocket on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
64.2 mi in 1h 11m, mostly highway — 59.6 mi of that is on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Medway Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 222 / Union Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 222 / Union Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 60.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
382 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
367 ft
~64.2 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to East Millinocket, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Millinocket along the way.
Millinocket
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
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, 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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