Bangor, ME Road Trips

With 3 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Bangor, ME works well as a launching point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bangor, ME head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

194.3 mi

Van Buren, ME

Quickest Drive

11m

Hampden, ME

Plan Around Bangor, ME

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bangor, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Van Buren, ME to Bangor, ME 194.3 mi · 3h 16m Houlton, ME to Bangor, ME 119.7 mi · 1h 46m Augusta, ME to Bangor, ME 75.3 mi · 1h 9m Cornville, ME to Bangor, ME 54.5 mi · 1h

Continue From Bangor, ME

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bangor, ME to South Portland, ME 132.4 mi · 2h 2m Bangor, ME to Augusta, ME 75.8 mi · 1h 10m Bangor, ME to Hampden, ME 7.8 mi · 11m

Trips from Bangor, ME

Bangor, ME to South Portland, ME

132.4 mi 2h 2m

Bangor, ME to Augusta, ME

75.8 mi 1h 10m

Bangor, ME to Hampden, ME

7.8 mi 11m

Driving from Bangor, ME

The typical drive from Bangor, ME covers about 72 miles and takes around 1h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 132 miles (2h 2m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Bangor, ME include South Portland, ME (132.4 mi, 2h 2m), Augusta, ME (75.8 mi, 1h 10m), and Hampden, ME (7.8 mi, 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 72-mile drive from Bangor, ME, expect to burn about 2.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Bangor, ME and 6 routes heading into Bangor, ME, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 132 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bangor, ME covers 132 miles and takes approximately 2h 2m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Bangor, ME runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bangor, ME include South Portland, ME, Augusta, ME and Hampden, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.