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Trip from Lebanon, 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

3h 20m

Distance

169.7 mi

273 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lebanon, ME, ME

Lebanon, ME

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Downtown Bangor, ME, ME

Bangor, ME

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 169.3-mile journey from Lebanon, ME, to Bangor, ME, a drive that will take approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. This route primarily utilizes local roads like Carl Broggi Highway, Lebanon Street, and Oak Street, with no highway driving, making it a turn-heavy local experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Factor in an estimated fuel cost of $27 for this stretch through the Northeast region. With just one recommended stop, you can efficiently cover the ground.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.8 miles from Lebanon, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 92.3 mi 1h 40m
I 295 52.5 mi 1h 1m
Alfred Road 8.2 mi 9m
Oak Street 3.3 mi 6m
Sanford Road 2.4 mi 3m
Biddeford Road 1.8 mi 2m
Little River Road 1.7 mi 3m
Carl Broggi Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 92.3 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, ME and Bangor, ME.

1

Start on Little River Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Little River Road
2

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11

1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway
3

Continue on US 202; ME 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Street
4

Turn left onto ME 11A

3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street
5

Continue on ME 224

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Bridge Street
6

Continue on ME 224

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
7

Continue on ME 224

1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
8

Turn left onto US 202; ME 4A

2.4 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
9

Continue on ME 111

1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on ME 111

8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
11

Continue on ME 111

1.4 mi · 1 min · Alfred Street
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
14

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 295
Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 95

80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
18

Turn right onto US 2; ME 100

1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 2; ME 100

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 45-minute drive covering 169.3 miles, flexibility is your best friend. Since it's a single-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $27, you can depart at your leisure. Consider starting in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to navigation and road signs, especially through populated areas. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically to break up the drive without losing momentum. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.8 miles from Lebanon, ME, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 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 37 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.8 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

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 Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, ME

This is one driving day of about 169.7 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Lebanon, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 92.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Yarmouth, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yarmouth, ME

85 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

South Portland Gardens, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.8 miles from Lebanon, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Utopia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bangor, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 169.7

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12075731136

Visit website

Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

0.3 mi

Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

0.4 mi

Utopia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12075731136

Visit website

Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:45 pm

+12079479991

Visit website

Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Visit website

High Tide Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 169.7

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12079893300

Visit website

Timber Kitchen & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–11:30 pm

+12074330844

Visit website

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 145.5

Newport, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+12072622170

Visit website

Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.7

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12079893939

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.4

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Maine Discovery Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12072627200

Visit website

Benjamin's Restaurant & Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+12073077545

Visit website

Zillman Art Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12075813300

Visit website

Brewer Riverwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 169.7

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12079895199

Visit website

SK Tours Of Maine, LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 169.7

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 12–5 pm

+12079477193

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.4

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 168.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 202; ME 11 / Carl Broggi Highway

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11 / Carl Broggi Highway

Navigation decision point

4
23.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
8
35.7 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland
5
168.3 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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

$27.32 one way

$54.64 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $30.06 $60.12
premium $4.86 $32.50 $64.99
diesel $5.61 $37.47 $74.94

Estimated Tolls: $5.54

Maine Turnpike (92.3 mi) $5.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.9 0 $17.82 $8.15
Efficient EV 42.4 0 $14.85 $6.79
EV Truck/SUV 67.9 0 $23.76 $10.86

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lebanon, ME

Night in Lebanon on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bangor, ME

Night in Bangor on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Yarmouth, ME

85 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 20m 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

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 76.1
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a distinctly local feel on this 169.3-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The profile is described as 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than long, straight stretches. There isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, suggesting a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road networks. This drive will likely feel like a continuous series of town-to-town connections, offering a grounded perspective of the Maine landscape as you progress.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 202; ME 11 / Carl Broggi Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 169.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 202; ME 11 / Carl Broggi Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Lebanon, ME and Bangor, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and Portland.

Augusta

23.3 mi in | ~35m

Portland

35.7 mi in | ~48m | via I 295

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 169.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 92.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.54 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bangor, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 1.7 miles (US 202; ME 11 / Carl Broggi Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Bangor, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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