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Dixfield, ME
Late night in Dixfield on Sunday
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2:03 AM
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Trip from Dixfield, ME to Bangor, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
101 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dixfield, ME
Cliff Booth
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
Dixfield to Bangor is 101 miles and takes about 2 hours 17 minutes via I 95 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and local road navigation. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward journey for those looking for an efficient connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Dixfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 20 mi | 28m |
| Mercer Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| US Route 2 West | 7 mi | 10m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Skowhegan Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lucy Knowles Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dixfield, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Weld Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Weld Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; ME 17
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 2; ME 17
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 2
4
Continue on US 2; ME 17
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 2 West
5
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
United States Highway 2
6
Continue on US 2; ME 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 2 East
7
Turn right onto Depot Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Street
8
Continue on ME 156
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
9
Continue on ME 156
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Wilton Road
10
Continue on ME 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
11
Continue on ME 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
12
Continue on ME 156
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wilton Road
13
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chesterville Road
14
Turn right onto ME 156
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
15
Turn left onto ME 41
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Vienna Road
16
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Philbrick Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
18
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Mercer Road
19
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Skowhegan Road
20
Continue on US 2; US 201A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Front Street
21
Turn left onto US 2; US 201
206 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on US 2; US 201
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Island Avenue
23
Continue on US 2; US 201
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
24
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
25
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
27
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
28
Turn right onto Banks Road
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Banks Road
29
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ox Bow Road
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
31
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
33
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
34
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 2.5 hours, this route offers considerable flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid any potential early rush and arrive in Bangor with plenty of afternoon daylight. Since it's a single-day trip and the longest stretch on I 95 is 26 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, though it's always wise to top off before leaving Dixfield. Keep an eye out for transitions in speed limits as you move from highway to local roads, especially as you approach Bangor.
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 50.5 miles from Dixfield, ME, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dixfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dixfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Dixfield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 26 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Dixfield, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 99.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 2; ME 17 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; ME 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
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Philbrick Street
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
Navigation decision point
5
99.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.26 one way
$32.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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 is a mixed drive, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like a 26-mile segment on I 95, offering a chance to maintain consistent speed. The route also incorporates Main Street and Mercer Road, which will likely involve lower speeds and more local traffic. The overall feel is a transition from potentially more rural beginnings to a more populated destination, with the highway sections providing the bulk of the travel time and distance.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 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 0.2 miles in near US 2; ME 17 / Main Street.
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 2h 17m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 2; ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (Philbrick Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 101 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.2 miles (US 2; ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (Philbrick Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bangor, 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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