Origin
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Franklin, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Franklin, ME covers 38.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Road, Bangor Road, Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Main Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Bangor Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Franklin Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| US 1 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Wilson Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 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 Franklin, 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
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto ME 182
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Franklin Road
11
Continue on ME 182; ME 200
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Shipyard Point Road
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shipyard Point Road
13
Arrive at destination
Shipyard Point Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 27.6 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
32.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
ME 182 / Franklin Road
Turn left onto ME 182 / Franklin Road
Navigation decision point
4
38.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Shipyard Point Road
Turn right onto Shipyard Point Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Franklin, ME
Afternoon in Franklin on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dedham, ME
19 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
4 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 3m 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?
38.2 mi in 1h 3m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
2/10
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 27.6 miles in near US 1; ME 3.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Franklin, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles (US 1; ME 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (ME 182 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (Shipyard Point Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
466 ft
38 ft
Total Climb
689 ft
Total Descent
746 ft
Highest Point
466 ft
~16.4 mi in
Elevation Range
429 ft
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 Franklin, ME
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles (US 1; ME 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (ME 182 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (Shipyard Point Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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