Driving from Woodland to Bangor covers 92 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek across Maine, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Houlton Road, and Airline Road to reach your destination. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your needs for this one-day journey. Because both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, manageable trip that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46 miles from Woodland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Airline Road
75.2 mi
1h 44m
Main Road
11.7 mi
17m
Houlton Road
3 mi
4m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
State Highway 9
0.6 mi
<1m
Union Street
0.6 mi
1m
Wilson Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Third Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Airline Road
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Third Avenue
468 ft·25 sec·Third Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·Houlton Road
4
Turn sharp right onto ME 9
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Airline Road
5
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi·42 sec·State Highway 9
6
Continue on ME 9
29 mi·40 min·Airline Road
7
Continue on ME 9
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Road
8
Turn right onto ME 9 Business
7.1 mi·11 min·Main Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·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
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the total duration is under two hours, giving you plenty of flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. Because there are no designated stops on this 92-mile route, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $15 cost estimate assumes a direct trip. Keep a close eye on the turns, as the reliance on local roads like Airline Road requires steady navigation. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to check your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving Woodland, as the turn-heavy nature of the road makes vehicle maintenance particularly important for a smooth ride.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Woodland, ME, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodland, ME
This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Woodland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Airline Road for about 75.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 91.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 1 / Houlton Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Houlton Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|ME 9 / Airline Road
Turn sharp right onto ME 9 / Airline Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|ME 9 Business / Main Road
Turn right onto ME 9 Business / Main Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
91.3 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street
Turn right onto US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.81 one way
$29.62 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.30
$32.59
premium
$4.86
$17.62
$35.24
diesel
$5.61
$20.31
$40.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.6
0
$9.66
$4.42
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.05
$3.68
EV Truck/SUV
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Woodland, ME
Late night
in Woodland on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bangor, ME
Late night
in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Sullivan, ME
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the duration of the 92-mile journey. The character of the drive remains consistent, as the path relies on local infrastructure rather than high-speed thoroughfares. You should anticipate a hands-on experience, as there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to put on cruise control. Navigating these specific local roads provides a steady, rhythmic pace that keeps you engaged until you arrive in Bangor.
Only 1% 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: 75.2 mi on Airline 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 around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodland, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 2h 10m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Houlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 9 / Airline Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 92 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 75.2 miles on Airline Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Houlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 9 / Airline Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bangor, ME before heading back.
