Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Ellsworth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Ellsworth, ME
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Trip Overview
This brief 26.6-mile journey from Bangor to Ellsworth, Maine, takes about 43 minutes to complete and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll be navigating local roads like Main Road, Bangor Road, and Wilson Street for the entire drive, with no highway segments. The estimated fuel cost is a low $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this route offers a relaxed pace, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a simple connector within Maine's Northeast region, ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Bangor Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Wilson Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hammond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Ellsworth, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Turn slight right onto Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
3
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilson Street
4
Continue on US 1A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Road
5
Continue on US 1A
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Bangor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 1A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
8
Turn left onto Main Street
224 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Ellsworth, ME
Late night in Ellsworth on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
43m 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 the entirety of this trip, as it features a 0% highway share. The road winds through familiar local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. Your longest stretch without a turn will be about 12.1 miles on Main Road. This means you'll be actively engaged with the steering wheel, navigating intersections and changes in road direction. It's a route that keeps you connected to the immediate surroundings, offering a more grounded driving experience.
Only 0% 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: 12.1 mi on Main Road.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Ellsworth, ME is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 26.5 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
453 ft
100 ft
Total Climb
554 ft
Total Descent
567 ft
Highest Point
453 ft
~19 mi in
Elevation Range
353 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Main Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 26.5 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Acadia National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ellsworth, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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