Origin
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Late night in Dover-Foxcroft on Wednesday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Bangor, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Bangor, ME covers 36.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bangor Road, Dover Road, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Bangor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Dover Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Broadway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Main Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Finson Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Ohio Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bangor Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover-Foxcroft, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on ME 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on ME 15
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Bangor Road
3
Continue on ME 15
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Dover Road
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 15
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 15
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
6
Continue on ME 15
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Broadway
7
Turn right onto Finson Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Finson Road
8
Turn left onto Ohio Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Street
9
Turn right onto Hudson Street
412 ft
·
23 sec
·
Hudson Street
10
Turn left onto ME 222
420 ft
·
23 sec
·
Union Street
11
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hammond Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, 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 30.8 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
30.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Finson Road
Turn right onto Finson Road
Navigation decision point
3
33.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Ohio Street
Turn left onto Ohio Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Hudson Street
Turn right onto Hudson Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
ME 222 / Union Street
Turn left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 2; ME 100 / Hammond Street
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100 / Hammond Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.09 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Wednesday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Charleston, ME
18 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
23 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
59m 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?
36.3 mi in 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Bangor 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 30.8 miles in near Finson Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (Finson Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.5 miles (Ohio Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (Hudson Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
612 ft
108 ft
Total Climb
387 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
612 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
504 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Full guide →Dover-Foxcroft, population 4,500 (2023) is in the Highlands region of Maine.
Top landmarks
- • American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill — United States historic place
Arriving in Bangor, ME
Full guide →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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Bangor 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 30.8 miles (Finson Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.5 miles (Ohio Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (Hudson 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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