Origin
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Oxford County, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
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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Oxford County, ME
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.14 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.5 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 125.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bangor, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m, 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 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 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 around 27.7 miles in.
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 3h 5m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
4
28 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
US 2 / United States Highway 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / United States Highway 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
101.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
McLain Street
Turn left onto McLain 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.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Oxford County, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
27.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 19.9 mi | 28m |
| US 2 | 18 mi | 20m |
| Prospect Avenue | 16.1 mi | 25m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| US Route 2 East | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 108 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Oxford County, 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
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
11
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
12
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn left onto US 201
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Madison Avenue
14
Take the exit onto US 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 2
15
Turn right onto US 2; US 201A
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 2; US 201A
16
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
17
Turn left onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Philbrick Street
18
Turn left
77 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn left onto ME 41
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vienna Road
20
Turn right onto ME 156
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
323 ft
·
6 sec
·
Knowlton Corner Road
22
Continue on Chesterville Road
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chesterville Road
23
Turn right onto ME 156
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wilton Road
24
Continue on ME 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
25
Continue on ME 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
26
Continue on ME 156
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Wilton Road
27
Continue on ME 156
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
28
Continue on Depot Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Street
29
Turn left onto US 2; ME 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 2 East
30
Continue on US 2; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
United States Highway 2
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
United States Highway 2
32
Continue on US 2
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 2 East
33
Continue on US 2; ME 17
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 2
34
Continue on US 2; ME 17
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on US 2; ME 17
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
River Road
36
Turn left onto McLain Street
433 ft
·
7 sec
·
McLain Street
37
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
38
Turn right onto ME 108
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
39
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
40
Continue on ME 108
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
41
Continue on US 2
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right onto Jims Drive
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jims Drive
43
Turn right onto Lower Kates Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Kates Road
44
Turn right onto Scribe Way
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribe Way
45
Arrive at destination
Scribe Way
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford County, 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.
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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 125.1 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Bangor, ME · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford County, ME
The final approach into Oxford County, 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 Oxford County, 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
$20.14 one way
$40.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Oxford County, ME
Afternoon in Oxford County on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
20 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
3h 5m 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 Oxford County, ME covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Main Street, US 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 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 $20.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Oxford County, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
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