Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Hampden, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Hampden, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Bangor and Hampden, this 7.4-mile trip is an incredibly efficient commute. You can expect to complete the drive in roughly 12 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is a highly economical way to navigate this part of the Northeast. The route relies on a combination of ME 9, South Main Street, and Union Street to get you to your destination. Because the distance is so short, you certainly won’t need to worry about overnight logistics or lengthy planning. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection within Maine that prioritizes speed over sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ME 9 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hammond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canoe Club Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
ME 9
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Hampden, 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
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Turn right onto ME 15 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit onto ME 9
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
ME 9
Exit 2
Toward US 202 West, ME 9 West: Hampden
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto ME 9 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Canoe Club Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 15 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto ME 15 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 9
Take the exit onto ME 9 toward US 202 West, ME 9 West: Hampden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 202 West, ME 9 West: Hampden
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
ME 9 Business / Western Avenue
Turn left onto ME 9 Business / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hampden, ME
Late night in Hampden on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
12m 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 drive is defined by its highway-focused nature, with 61% of your travel time spent on faster roadways. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 4.5-mile portion on ME 9, which allows for a consistent pace. As you transition between the highway segments and local roads like Union Street, the driving environment shifts from higher-speed transit to a more localized feel. Expect a functional, no-nonsense experience that prioritizes direct movement between the two towns. The route avoids unnecessary complexity, keeping you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 12-minute trip.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on ME 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on ME 9 and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near ME 15 Business / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (ME 15 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (ME 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on ME 9. 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 0.7 miles (ME 15 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (ME 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampden, 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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