Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
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Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Bangor, ME to Bristol, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
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Bristol, ME
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Bristol, ME covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Highway, Route 1, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Atlantic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.57 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
45.2 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 90.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 90.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.7 miles in near ME 15 Business / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Bristol, ME is easy. At 2h 11m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (ME 15 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 58 miles (ME 90 / West Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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ME 15 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto ME 15 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
3
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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ME 90 / West Street
Turn right onto ME 90 / West Street
Navigation decision point
4
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
US 1 / Atlantic Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Atlantic Highway
Navigation decision point
3
82.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
US 1 BUS
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Highway | 21.3 mi | 27m |
| Route 1 | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Camden Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Bristol Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| West Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Searsport Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Belfast Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Bristol, 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
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Turn right onto ME 15 Business
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on River Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on ME 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
9
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 1
10
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
12
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northport Avenue
13
Continue on US 1
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Atlantic Highway
14
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Belfast Road
15
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
18
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street
19
Turn right onto ME 90
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
20
Continue on ME 90
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Farwell Drive
21
Continue on ME 90
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Camden Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Atlantic Highway
23
Continue on US 1
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
24
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1 BUS
25
Turn left onto School Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
26
Turn slight left onto ME 129; ME 130
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bristol Road
27
Arrive at destination
ME 130
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 45.2 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 Bristol, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bangor, ME
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Atlantic Highway for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Bangor, ME · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, ME
The final approach into Bristol, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
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: 31.7 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 | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
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.
Destination
Bristol, ME
Late night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Belfast, ME
45 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
4 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
2h 11m 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 Bristol, ME covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Highway, Route 1, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 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 $14.57 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 Bristol, ME is easy. At 2h 11m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (ME 15 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 58 miles (ME 90 / West Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bangor, ME to Bristol, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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