Origin
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Brownville, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Brownville, ME covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bennoch Road, I 95, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on Bennoch Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bangor, ME to Brownville, ME covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bennoch Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 222 / Union Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 222 / Union Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 222 / Union Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward ME 16: Alton, LaGrange, Milo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 199
Toward ME 16: Alton, LaGrange, Milo
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
ME 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bangor, ME and Brownville, ME, road signs point toward Lagrange and Milo.
Lagrange
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
Milo
15.9 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bennoch Road | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| I 95 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Elm Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Park Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Union Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Milo Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bennoch Road
— 15.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Brownville, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 222
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95; ME 15
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 199
Toward ME 16: Alton, LaGrange, Milo
6
Keep slight left at fork
128 ft
·
3 sec
7
Turn left onto ME 16
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Bennoch Road
8
Turn straight onto ME 6; ME 16
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Milo Road
9
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Elm Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11
440 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on ME 11
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Park Street
12
Continue on ME 11
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Road
13
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
14
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Bangor, ME · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownville, ME
The final approach into Brownville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Brownville, ME
Afternoon in Brownville on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 3m 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 Brownville, ME covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bennoch Road, I 95, Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.23 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 222 / Union Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Bangor, ME and Brownville, ME, road signs point toward Lagrange and Milo.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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