Trip from Bangor, ME to Pittsfield, ME

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 95, Hammond Street, Somerset Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Bangor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Bangor, ME to Pittsfield, ME?

The route from Bangor, ME to Pittsfield, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

36.2 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 51m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 41m

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 Pittsfield, ME covers 36.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Hammond Street, Somerset Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 43m highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Hammond Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.1 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 9 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 33.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hammond Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 95; ME 15.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These 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

34.6 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Pittsfield, Hartland, Burnham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 150 Toward Pittsfield, Hartland, Burnham

4

35 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3

35 mi into trip | ~41m in | Somerset Avenue

Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

36.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | Central Street

At end of road, turn left onto Central Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	33.1 mi	36m
Hammond Street	1.2 mi	3m
Somerset Avenue	1 mi	1m
Forest Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Central Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 33.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Pittsfield, 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

33 mi · 36 min · I 95; ME 15

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Exit 150 Toward Pittsfield, Hartland, Burnham

5

Keep slight left at fork

202 ft · 6 sec

6

Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Somerset Avenue

7

Turn right onto Forest Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Forest Street

8

At end of road, turn left onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Central Street

9

Arrive at destination

Central Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.83 one way

$11.66 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.41	$12.82
premium	$4.86	$6.93	$13.86
diesel	$5.61	$7.99	$15.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.9	$3.80	$1.74
Efficient EV	9.1	$3.17	$1.45
EV Truck/SUV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bangor, ME

Evening in Bangor on Thursday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsfield, ME

Evening in Pittsfield on Thursday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

4 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

43m 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 Pittsfield, ME covers 36.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.