Origin
Hartland, ME
Morning in Hartland on Tuesday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, ME to Bangor, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hartland to Bangor, you are in for a quick 37.5-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. This trip is perfect as a simple day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Elm Street, Warren Hill Road, and Main Street, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $6. Since the entire route is within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, manageable trek that serves as an efficient connection between these two Maine locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26 mi | 28m |
| Warren Hill Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Ox Bow Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Banks Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
70 ft
·
7 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto ME 151
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Warren Hill Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Warren Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Hill Road
5
Turn left onto US 2
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Banks Road
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Banks Road
7
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ox Bow Road
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
11
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
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
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Hartland, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.2 — 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
|
ME 151 / Elm Street
Turn left onto ME 151 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Warren Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Warren Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 2 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Banks Road
Turn right onto Banks Road
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
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
Morning in Bangor on Tuesday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Newport, ME
19 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. Because the entire 37.5-mile distance is comprised of backroads, the experience feels much more intimate than a standard highway cruise. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement, you should prepare for a drive that requires constant, active steering. It is a practical, hands-on route that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Warren Hill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 151 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 9 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 (ME 151 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Warren Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 2 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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.
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 50m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 (ME 151 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Warren Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 2 / Main 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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