Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Palermo, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Palermo, ME covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Street, Wilson Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 64 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bangor, ME to Palermo, ME is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to Palermo, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street | — | — |
| Wilson Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| Searsport Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Palermo, ME.
1
Start on Hammond Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Turn slight right onto Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
3
Continue on Wilson Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on River Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Route 1
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
9
Continue on Route 1
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 1
10
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
11
Continue on Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
12
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
13
Keep slight right
374 ft
·
12 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
15
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
16
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road East
17
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
18
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
19
Turn right onto Branch Mills Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Mills Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Bangor, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palermo, ME
The final approach into Palermo, 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
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 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 | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Palermo, ME
Late night in Palermo on Thursday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 Palermo, ME covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Street, Wilson Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $10.30 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 Palermo, ME is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to Palermo, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bangor, ME to Palermo, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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