Origin
Guilford, ME
Late night in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, 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
1h 11m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
This 44.4-mile drive from Guilford to Bangor, Maine, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. It's perfect for a day trip, with no need to break it up. You'll primarily be on local roads like Bangor Road and Dover Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical option. This route offers a simple, direct connection within Maine's Northeast region, ideal for those looking for a no-fuss trip between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Dover Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Broadway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Water Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Finson Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Bangor Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Water Street
2
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on ME 15
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Bangor Road
4
Continue on ME 15
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Dover Road
5
Continue on ME 11; ME 15
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on ME 15
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
7
Continue on ME 15
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Broadway
8
Turn right onto Finson Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Finson Road
9
Turn left onto Ohio Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Street
10
Turn right onto Hudson Street
412 ft
·
23 sec
·
Hudson Street
11
Turn left onto ME 222
420 ft
·
23 sec
·
Union Street
12
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hammond Street
13
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
22 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 22.2 miles from Guilford, 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 38.9 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
38.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Finson Road
Turn right onto Finson Road
Navigation decision point
3
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Ohio Street
Turn left onto Ohio Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Hudson Street
Turn right onto Hudson Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
ME 222 / Union Street
Turn left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
6
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$7.15 one way
$14.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
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
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Charleston, ME
22 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
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 11m 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 for this 44.4-mile trip, as 0% of the route is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along Bangor Road. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, likely with more frequent turns and changes in speed than you'd find on an interstate. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local access rather than high-speed transit, making it feel like a genuine community connection.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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 38.9 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 Guilford, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.9 miles (Finson Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.6 miles (Ohio Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (Hudson Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
526 ft
116 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
488 ft
Highest Point
526 ft
~12.7 mi in
Elevation Range
410 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 38.9 miles (Finson Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.6 miles (Ohio Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 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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