Origin
Lincolnville, ME
Morning in Lincolnville on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincolnville, 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
1h 9m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincolnville, ME
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Trip Overview
Lincolnville, ME to Bangor, ME is 50.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via River Road and Atlantic Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine, making it a straightforward local drive. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to highway travel. With only one day recommended for this excursion, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times and any brief stops you might need.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Atlantic Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Route 1 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Searsport Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 15.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnville, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Beach Road
7 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beach Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Atlantic Highway
3
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northport Avenue
4
Continue on US 1
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
9
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Route 1
10
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on ME 15
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
12
Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wilson Street
14
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
15
Turn slight left onto US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hammond Street
16
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 25.1 miles from Lincolnville, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.5 — 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
|
US 1 / Atlantic Highway
Turn left onto US 1 / Atlantic Highway
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
ME 15 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street
Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
1h 9m 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?
This route features a low highway share of 8%, meaning most of your 50.2 miles will be on surface roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on River Road, covering 15.2 miles. Expect to transition from any limited highway sections to local roads early on. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, suggesting a driving experience that is less about high-speed merging and more about navigating local traffic patterns.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on River 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 early in the drive near US 1 / Atlantic Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincolnville, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 9m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles (ME 15 / 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 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on River 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: near the start (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Acadia National Park. 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.
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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