Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Searsport, ME
Felix Mittermeier
The drive from Bangor, ME to Searsport, ME covers 31.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, Route 1, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Route 1 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Searsport, ME.
Start on US 2; ME 100
Turn slight right onto Union Street
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
Turn right onto ME 15 Business
Continue on River Road
Continue on ME 15
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto Elm Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto ME 15 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bangor on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Searsport on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
31.1 mi in 44m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: River Road.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Searsport, ME is easy. At 44m with 39% 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 31.1 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
388 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
180 ft
~26.7 mi in
Elevation Range
151 ft
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
Founded 1845
Searsport is a city in Maine.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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