Origin
Lincoln, ME
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, 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
58m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, ME
Ramon Perucho
Bangor, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 49.9-mile drive from Lincoln, ME to Bangor, ME is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking under an hour to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on major roads like I-95. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. The drive is straightforward, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between towns in Maine. You won't need to worry about splitting this into multiple days or budgeting for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 42.5 mi | 43m |
| Access Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Penobscot Valley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hammond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 42.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 6
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Broadway
2
Continue on US 2; ME 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway
3
Turn right onto ME 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
4
Continue on ME 116
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Access Road
5
Continue on Penobscot Valley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penobscot Valley Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
43 mi
·
43 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 184
Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
9
Keep slight right at fork
514 ft
·
20 sec
10
Turn left onto ME 222
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Lincoln, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
48.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 184
Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airpo...
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 222 / Union Street
Turn left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Milford, ME
25 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
20 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
58m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 58-minute journey. The majority of your time will be spent on I-95, which accounts for 85% of the drive. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 42.5 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, the route also incorporates segments of Access Road and West Broadway, introducing brief transitions off the main highway. This blend means you'll mostly be in highway mode, with only minor diversions into more local road settings.
85% 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: 42.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Access Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 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: at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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