Greene, ME to Bangor, ME is 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m via I 95 and US 202, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine, making it a straightforward, same-day trip. Expect a predominantly highway experience focused on efficient travel between these two points. The route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated journey with minimal fuss. Consider this a practical connection rather than a destination in itself, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Greene, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
73.5 mi
1h 19m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
3.4 mi
3m
Western Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
US Route 202
1.6 mi
1m
Hammond Street
1.2 mi
3m
Old Winthrop Road
0.6 mi
1m
Macomber Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greene, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
42 ft·2 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Patten Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Patten Road
3
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi·47 sec·Route 202
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.5 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
9
Turn left
416 ft·8 sec
10
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Old Winthrop Road
11
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
0.2 mi·54 sec·Macomber Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
475 ft·8 sec·Western Avenue
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
15
Merge onto I 95
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 95
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
17
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi·3 min·Hammond Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily start in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or depart in the afternoon. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical trip. There are no specific recommended stops in the data, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break. The longest stretch is 73.5 miles on I 95, so plan any quick stops before or after that segment if you prefer to break up the driving.
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 48.4 miles from Greene, ME, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 56m 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 29m
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 Greene, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greene, ME
This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Greene, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 73.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 95.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Patten Road
Turn right onto Patten Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Route 202
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Route 202
Navigation decision point
5
21.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
6
21.7 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
5
95.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
$15.58 one way
$31.17 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.15
$34.29
premium
$4.86
$18.54
$37.07
diesel
$5.61
$21.37
$42.74
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: 33.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.16
$4.65
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.47
$3.87
EV Truck/SUV
38.7
0
$13.55
$6.20
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Greene, ME
Late night
in Greene on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bangor, ME
Late night
in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Oakland, ME
48 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
4 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 51m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 95 and US 202. You'll experience a long stretch of 73.5 miles on I 95, indicating a significant portion of uninterrupted, higher-speed driving. The character is predominantly that of a freeway, designed for covering ground efficiently. While there might be brief transitions onto other highways, the primary feel is one of steady progress on well-maintained routes.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Patten Road.
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 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Patten Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Route 202): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Greene, ME to Bangor, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Waterville along the way.
Waterville
21.4 mi in|~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 73.5 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (Patten Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Route 202): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bangor, ME before heading back.
