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Trip Overview
Bangor to Topsham is 104.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via I 95 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway-centric profile, it's a practical choice for a quick hop. You'll be on major interstates for almost the entire trip, so it's best suited for those who prefer consistent speed and minimal navigation. Plan for a smooth, efficient transit between these two Maine locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
80.1 mi
1h 27m
I 295
21.6 mi
23m
Hammond Street
1.2 mi
3m
Mallett Drive
0.8 mi
2m
Lewiston Road
0.4 mi
1m
Winter Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,630 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,119
Quietest
1 AM
~58 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
28.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Topsham, 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
80 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 95; ME 15
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
22 mi·23 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 31AToward ME 196 East: Topsham, BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto ME 196
0.4 mi·1 min·Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Mallett Drive
0.8 mi·2 min·Mallett Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn right onto Winter Street
47 ft·1 sec·Winter Street
9
Arrive at destination
Winter Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour 59 minute drive, leaving anytime between mid-morning and early afternoon should allow you to avoid the worst of any commuter traffic. Since the total distance is just over 100 miles and primarily highway, you likely won't need many stops. Consider grabbing fuel before you leave Bangor, as the $17 fuel cost is an estimate and it's always good to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without a major exit opportunity is about 80 miles on I 95, so plan any brief breaks before or after that segment. This route is flexible enough for a spontaneous trip, but checking real-time traffic before departing is always wise.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Topsham, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, ME
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 80.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.6 and 104.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
81.6 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
8
103.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
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 31A
Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
5
103.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|ME 196 / Lewiston Road
Merge onto ME 196 / Lewiston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
104 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|Mallett Drive
Turn right onto Mallett Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
104.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|Winter Street
At end of road, turn right onto Winter Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.29 one way
$36.58 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$20.36
$40.72
premium
$5.30
$21.87
$43.74
diesel
$6.18
$25.49
$50.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$11.00
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Bangor, ME
Morning
in Bangor on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Sunny
SW 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Topsham, ME
Morning
in Topsham on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
35°F
Fairfield, ME
52 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 59m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway, with 97% of the 104.8 miles on major interstates. You'll experience about 80.1 miles on I 95 before transitioning to I 295. Expect a primarily rural cruising feel for much of the route, interspersed with more frequent exits as you approach the southern Maine corridor. The transition from I 95 to I 295 is a key point where the exit density will noticeably increase.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 81.6 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles (ME 196 / Lewiston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
357 ft116 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
357 ft
~29.9 mi in
Elevation Range
242 ft
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 Topsham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
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
•Mount Hope Cemetery — cemetery in Bangor, Maine
•Bangor Public Library — library in Bangor, Maine
•Great Fire of 1911 Historic District — historic district in Bangor, Maine
Pay a visit to picturesque Brunswick, Maine, and you'll discover something special, something greater than the sum of its parts. It's a classic New England charmer to be sure. Surrounded by pine forests and nestled into a crook of the Androscoggin River, natural beauty is in no short supply. History buffs will appreciate Bowdoin College and her several museums of note; while literature mavens will recognize Brunswick as the setting where Harriet Beecher Stowe penned Uncle Tom's Cabin, a 19th century clarion call for America's abolitionist movement.
Today, several talented chefs have chosen to call this town of 22,000 (2020) home. They've taken the areas already burgeoning food scene and iterated on it, serving up some truly extraordinary cuisine. When you combine the gastronomic offerings, retail options, and a proximity to nature—well, it just adds up to package that's hard to beat.
Top landmarks
•Topsham Historic District — historic district in Topsham, Maine, United States
•Androscoggin Swinging Bridge — pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Androscoggin River in Maine
The longest stretch is about 80.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 81.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles (ME 196 / Lewiston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. 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 Topsham, ME before heading back.
