Origin
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Friday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Dixmont, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Dixmont, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Dixmont, ME covers 23.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Avenue, I 95, Carmel Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Western Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bangor, ME to Dixmont, ME covers 23.5 miles and takes about 34m, 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 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 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 1.5 miles in near I 95; ME 15.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Dixmont, ME is easy. At 34m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 95; ME 15): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (ME 69 / Carmel Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95; ME 15
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 174
Toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 69 / Carmel Road North
Turn sharp left onto ME 69 / Carmel Road North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 202; ME 9 / Western Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Dixmont, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Winterport along the way.
Winterport
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Carmel Road North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Western Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Dixmont, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 174
Toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
5
Turn sharp left onto ME 69
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Carmel Road North
6
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Western Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Dixmont, ME
Afternoon in Dixmont on Friday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
17 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
34m 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 Dixmont, ME covers 23.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Avenue, I 95, Carmel Road North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.78 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 Dixmont, ME is easy. At 34m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 95; ME 15): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (ME 69 / Carmel Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Dixmont, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Winterport along the way.
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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