Bangor, ME Road Trips

With 14 routes heading out and 24 heading in, Bangor, ME works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 69 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.

Photo: Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Routes

38

Longest Drive

195 mi

Van Buren, ME

Quickest Drive

12m

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 195 mi · 4h Lebanon, ME to Bangor, ME 169.3 mi · 2h 45m Denmark, ME to Bangor, ME 147.2 mi · 3h 4m Cape Elizabeth, ME to Bangor, ME 137.4 mi · 2h 15m

Continue From Bangor, ME

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

Bangor, ME to Denmark, ME 147.8 mi · 3h 5m Bangor, ME to Bridgton, ME 142.5 mi · 2h 54m Bangor, ME to South Portland, ME 132.1 mi · 2h 32m Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME 121.2 mi · 2h 40m

Trips from Bangor, ME

Bangor, ME to Denmark, ME

147.8 mi 3h 5m

Bangor, ME to Bridgton, ME

142.5 mi 2h 54m

Bangor, ME to South Portland, ME

132.1 mi 2h 32m

Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME

121.2 mi 2h 40m

Bangor, ME to Augusta, ME

75.7 mi 1h 26m

Bangor, ME to Madison, ME

62 mi 1h 25m

Bangor, ME to Appleton, ME

53.5 mi 1h 25m

Bangor, ME to Cornville, ME

52.9 mi 1h 22m

Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME

48.2 mi 56m

Bangor, ME to Dexter, ME

42.4 mi 55m

Bangor, ME to Brooks, ME

33.1 mi 51m

Bangor, ME to Ellsworth, ME

27.7 mi 36m

Bangor, ME to Bradley, ME

12.8 mi 22m

Bangor, ME to Hampden, ME

7.4 mi 12m

Driving from Bangor, ME

On average, trips departing from Bangor, ME run 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 148 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bangor, ME most often head toward Denmark, ME (147.8 mi, 3h 5m), Bridgton, ME (142.5 mi, 2h 54m), South Portland, ME (132.1 mi, 2h 32m), West Paris, ME (121.2 mi, 2h 40m), and Augusta, ME (75.7 mi, 1h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 69-mile drive from Bangor, ME, expect to burn about 2.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Bangor, ME and 24 routes heading into Bangor, ME, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 148 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bangor, ME covers 148 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Bangor, ME runs about 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

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