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.
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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.
Continue From Bangor, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bangor, ME
Bangor, ME to Denmark, ME
Bangor, ME to Bridgton, ME
Bangor, ME to South Portland, ME
Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME
Bangor, ME to Augusta, ME
Bangor, ME to Madison, ME
Bangor, ME to Appleton, ME
Bangor, ME to Cornville, ME
Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME
Bangor, ME to Dexter, ME
Bangor, ME to Brooks, ME
Bangor, ME to Ellsworth, ME
Bangor, ME to Bradley, ME
Bangor, ME to Hampden, ME
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.
Short Drives from Bangor, ME
Trips to Bangor, ME
Van Buren, ME to Bangor, ME
Lebanon, ME to Bangor, ME
Denmark, ME to Bangor, ME
Cape Elizabeth, ME to Bangor, ME
Houlton, ME to Bangor, ME
Rangeley, ME to Bangor, ME
North Bath, ME to Bangor, ME
Rumford, ME to Bangor, ME
Lewiston, ME to Bangor, ME
Woodland, ME to Bangor, ME
Machias, ME to Bangor, ME
Augusta, ME to Bangor, ME
Nearby Hubs
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