Origin
Bangor, ME
Night in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Sedgwick, 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 14m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Sedgwick, ME
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Trip Overview
This 45.2-mile journey from Bangor to Sedgwick, Maine, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking about 1 hour and 14 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical excursion within Maine's Northeast region. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more intimate experience of the landscape rather than high-speed travel. Given its short duration, you won't need to split this into an overnight stay. It's perfect for a relaxed day trip, allowing plenty of time to explore your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Front Ridge Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Pleasant Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| North Sedgwick Road | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Acadia Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Salt Pond Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 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 Sedgwick, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
9
Turn right onto ME 15
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Front Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto ME 15
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tenney Hill
13
Enter roundabout onto ME 172; ME 175
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Street
14
Continue on ME 172; ME 175
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
15
Continue on Salt Pond Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Salt Pond Road
16
Continue on ME 172
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Sedgwick Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
ME 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 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 45.1 — 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
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 15 / Front Ridge Road
Turn right onto ME 15 / Front Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
35.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
ME 172; ME 175 / South Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 172; ME 175 / South Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
ME 175 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Sedgwick, ME
Night in Sedgwick on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
14 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 14m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 2% highway share. The roads will feel more like navigating through communities than cruising on major arteries. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 15.2 miles along River Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. You'll primarily be on River Road, Front Ridge Road, and Pleasant Street, indicating a route that winds through the local byways of coastal Maine. This isn't a route for speed, but rather for engaging with the local terrain.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
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
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 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 Sedgwick, ME is easy. At 1h 14m with 2% 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 23.5 miles (ME 15 / Front Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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 23.5 miles (ME 15 / Front Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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 Sedgwick, 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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