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Trip from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bangor, ME, ME

Bangor, ME

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town in Washington County, Maine

Addison, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, Main Road, Bangor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from Bangor, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in near US 1; ME 3.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME is easy. At 1h 51m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles (US 1; ME 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 1A / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 68.3 miles (Addison Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
27.6 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 1; ME 3

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 1A / Bridge Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

4
68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | Addison Road

Turn right onto Addison Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 30.6 mi 45m
Main Road 12.1 mi 18m
Bangor Road 8.9 mi 12m
Kennedy Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Wilson Street 3.4 mi 6m
US Highway 1A 3 mi 4m
Route 1 1.9 mi 2m
Water Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 30.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Addison, ME.

1

Start on US 2; ME 100

73 ft · 4 sec · Hammond Street
2

Turn slight right onto Union Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street
3

Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business

3.4 mi · 6 min · Wilson Street
4

Continue on US 1A

12 mi · 18 min · Main Road
5

Continue on US 1A

8.9 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · State Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 1A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
8

Continue on US 1; ME 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

31 mi · 45 min · US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 1A

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bridge Street
11

Continue on US 1A

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
12

Continue on US 1A

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1A
13

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
14

Continue on US 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
15

Continue on US 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · Route 1
16

Turn right onto Addison Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Addison Road
17

Continue on Water Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
18

Arrive at destination

Water Street

Trip Plan

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 35.2 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.6 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 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 57m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bangor, ME

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 30.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Bangor, ME · 57m into the drive

Downtown Ellsworth, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellsworth, ME

35 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

Holden, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, ME

The final approach into Addison, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park

National Park

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $6 near mile 36.4
Park Closure: Carriage Roads open to pedestrians only
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.33 one way

$22.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.47 $24.94
premium $4.86 $13.48 $26.96
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Bangor, ME

Late night in Bangor on Saturday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, ME

Late night in Addison on Saturday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 1, Main Road, Bangor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Bangor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME is easy. At 1h 51m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles (US 1; ME 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 1A / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 68.3 miles (Addison Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bangor, ME to Addison, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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