Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Madison, 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 25m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Madison, ME
Nellen Navarro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bangor to Madison, you are looking at a straightforward 62-mile journey through the heart of Maine. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-95 before transitioning onto Main Street and Canaan Road to reach your destination. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should be sufficient for this short regional transit. Because the entire route stays within the Northeast, the transition between these two Maine towns feels familiar and manageable. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip allows for a stress-free travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| White School House Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Madison, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
11
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
12
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
14
Turn left onto Jewett Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Jewett Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
16
Continue on US 201
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto White School House Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
White School House Road
18
Continue on ME 148
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 201A
56 ft
·
0 sec
·
Madison Road
20
Arrive at destination
US 201A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 52.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
4
28 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
North Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 201 / Madison Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Madison, ME
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Pittsfield, ME
31 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
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
1h 25m 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 mixed driving profile that starts with a significant interstate component and concludes with local roads. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being a 26.2-mile run along I-95. The experience shifts from the high-speed, steady flow of the interstate to the more measured pace of Main Street and Canaan Road as you approach Madison. This transition requires you to stay alert as the environment changes from controlled highway lanes to the more localized traffic patterns of the destination. It is a functional drive that balances efficiency with the necessity of navigating smaller roadways to arrive exactly where you need to be.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Madison, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
27.7 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 95. 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 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, 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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