Origin
Surry, ME
Late night in Surry on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surry, 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
54m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surry, ME
Viktoria Danielová
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
Surry, ME to Bangor, ME is 32.9 miles and takes about 54m via Main Road and Bangor Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, traveling between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, rather than a high-speed highway experience. With a short drive time of under an hour and no planned stops, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely day trip where you can make spontaneous detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Bangor Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Surry Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Wilson Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Bend Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surry, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on North Bend Road
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Bend Road
2
Turn left onto Surry Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Surry Road
3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1A
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Bangor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Road
8
Continue on US 1A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wilson Street
9
Continue on US 1A
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilson Street
10
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
11
Turn slight left 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
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Surry, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Surry Road
Turn left onto Surry Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1A / State Street
Continue onto US 1A / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Dedham, ME
16 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
17 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
54m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't find yourself on a long stretch of interstate. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like Main Road, Bangor Road, and Surry Road for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Main Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way from Surry to Bangor.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Surry Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Surry, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Surry Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 1A / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Main 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 (Surry Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 1A / State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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