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Trip from Milo, 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

56m

Distance

40.3 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

human settlement in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Milo, ME

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Downtown Bangor, ME, ME

Bangor, ME

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Trip Overview

Milo, ME to Bangor, ME is 40.3 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Bennoch Road and I-95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine, making it an easy local hop. The profile is a mixed drive, suggesting you'll experience both highway speeds and more local road conditions. With no specific stops recommended and a short duration, this trip is best suited for a quick transit between these two points without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bennoch Road 14.9 mi 22m
I 95 14.7 mi 15m
Elm Street 8.4 mi 12m
Union Street 1 mi 3m
Milo Road 0.6 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Pleasant Street <0.1 mi <1m
Hammond Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bennoch Road — 14.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pleasant Street

253 ft · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
2

Turn straight onto ME 11

299 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 11; ME 16

8.4 mi · 12 min · Elm Street
4

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Milo Road
5

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

453 ft · 7 sec · Milo Road
6

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

15 mi · 22 min · Bennoch Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
8

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 15 min · I 95
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 184 Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
10

Keep slight right at fork

514 ft · 20 sec
11

Turn left onto ME 222

1.0 mi · 3 min · 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.

Downtown Greenbush, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenbush, ME

20 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

Brewer, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenbush, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Milo, 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 6; ME 11; ME 16 / Elm Street

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 11; ME 16 / Elm Street

Navigation decision point

6
39.1 mi into trip | ~52m 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
39.3 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
39.4 mi into trip | ~53m in | ME 222 / Union Street

Turn left onto ME 222 / Union Street

Navigation decision point

5
40.3 mi into trip | ~56m 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

$6.49 one way

$12.98 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.14 $14.28
premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.43
diesel $5.61 $8.90 $17.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61
EV Truck/SUV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Milo, ME

Late night in Milo on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bangor, ME

Late night in Bangor on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

19 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

56m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 36% of it on highways. You'll navigate through sections on Bennoch Road, Elm Street, and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on Bennoch Road, which likely offers a more consistent pace before merging onto the interstate. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road types, moving from local thoroughfares to faster highway travel.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Bennoch Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 6; ME 11; ME 16 / Elm Street.

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 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 6; ME 11; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Bennoch 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 0.1 miles (ME 6; ME 11; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 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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