Origin
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Stonington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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Stonington, ME
Hyukman Kwon
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Stonington, ME covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, North Penobscot Road, North Deer Isle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 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.
Midpoint
29.2 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| North Penobscot Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| North Deer Isle Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Southern Bay Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Front Ridge Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Deer Isle Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Acadia Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Caterpillar Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 15.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Stonington, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Turn slight right onto Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
3
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Turn right onto ME 15 Business
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on River Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on ME 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
9
Turn right onto ME 15
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Penobscot Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Bay Road
12
Continue on ME 175
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Graytown Road
13
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
14
Continue on ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Byards Point Road
16
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
17
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
18
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
19
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
20
Continue on ME 15
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Deer Isle Road
21
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Thurlows Hill Road
23
Continue on ME 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft
·
14 sec
·
School Street
25
Turn left onto Church Street
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
26
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.2 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.2 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonington, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, ME
This is one driving day of about 58.4 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on River Road for about 15.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 23.5 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 15 / Front Ridge Road
Turn right onto ME 15 / Front Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
ME 175 / Southern Bay Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175 / Southern Bay Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
ME 15 / Byards Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / Byards Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Stonington, ME
Afternoon in Stonington on Saturday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
13 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 35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
58.4 mi in 1h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 23.5 miles in near ME 15 / Front Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Stonington, ME is easy. At 1h 35m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.5 miles (ME 15 / Front Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (ME 175 / Southern Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles (ME 15 / Byards Point Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.5 miles (ME 15 / Front Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (ME 175 / Southern Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles (ME 15 / Byards Point Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stonington, ME before heading back.
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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