Origin
Winslow, ME
Morning in Winslow on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winslow, 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 6m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winslow, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 56.3-mile drive from Winslow to Bangor, Maine, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The journey is predominantly highway, with 93% of the route on high-speed roads, so you'll be covering ground efficiently. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $9 for this trip. Given the short distance and quick travel time, it's a convenient option for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of the US.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chaplin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winslow, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Garand Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Garand Street
2
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
3
Continue on US 201; ME 100; ME 137 Business
418 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Continue on US 201; ME 100; ME 137 Business
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
6
Continue on US 201; ME 11; ME 100
360 ft
·
10 sec
·
College Avenue
7
Turn left onto Chaplin Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chaplin Street
8
Turn right onto ME 104
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
10
Merge onto I 95
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
12
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
13
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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Winslow, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Clinton Avenue
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Chaplin Street
Turn left onto Chaplin Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
ME 104 / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 104 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
$9.06 one way
$18.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Bangor on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Pittsfield, ME
28 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
18 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 6m 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?
Prepare for a primarily highway-focused experience on this route. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I-95, which constitutes 93% of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 52.5 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-centric, the final approach into Bangor will involve navigating local streets like Hammond Street and Main Street. This means you'll transition from open highway speeds to more urban driving conditions as you reach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hammond Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clinton Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winslow, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 6m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Chaplin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (ME 104 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
245 ft
116 ft
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
142 ft
Highest Point
245 ft
~28.2 mi in
Elevation Range
130 ft
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 6m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 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: near the start (Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Chaplin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (ME 104 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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