Origin
Bangor, ME
Night in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Hope, 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 29m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Hope, ME
Barbara Reis
Trip Overview
Bangor to Hope is 52.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via River Road and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from quicker main roads to more local routes as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward journey perfect for when you want a change of scenery without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for a relaxed drive through the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Route 1 | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| Belfast Road | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Lincolnville Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Hope Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Searsport Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Camden Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 15.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Hope, 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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on River Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on ME 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
9
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 1
10
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
12
Turn right onto ME 52
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincolnville Avenue
13
Continue on ME 52
439 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lincolnville Road
14
Continue on ME 52
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
Belfast Road
15
Turn right onto ME 235
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hope Road
16
Continue on ME 235
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lincolnville Road
17
Turn sharp right onto ME 105; ME 235
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Camden Road
18
Arrive at destination
ME 105
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 26.3 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 51.3 — 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
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
3
37.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 52 / Lincolnville Avenue
Turn right onto ME 52 / Lincolnville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
ME 235 / Hope Road
Turn right onto ME 235 / Hope Road
Navigation decision point
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
ME 105; ME 235 / Camden Road
Turn sharp right onto ME 105; ME 235 / Camden Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.47 one way
$16.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hope, ME
Night in Hope on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 29m 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 offers a mixed bag of road types, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter some quicker stretches, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 15.2 miles on River Road. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating more local roads like Belfast Road as you get closer to Hope. Expect a varied driving experience that balances efficiency with a more intimate feel of the local landscape. It’s not a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a dynamic route that keeps you engaged.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on River Road.
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 0.7 miles in near ME 15 Business / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Hope, ME is easy. At 1h 29m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 19.1 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (ME 52 / Lincolnville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on River 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 0.7 miles (ME 15 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (ME 52 / Lincolnville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument and 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 Hope, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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