Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
111.9 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on ME 8, Civic Center Drive, Mount Vernon Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.01 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 111.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ME 8 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME is easy. At 2h 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ME 8 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Civic Center Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
ME 8
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Boothbay Harbor, ME.
1
Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
5
Keep slight left
328 ft
·
11 sec
6
Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
7
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
8
Continue on State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
11
Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
12
Continue on Maine Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Avenue
13
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn right onto Water Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
15
Continue on Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
16
Continue on Gardiner Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Gardiner Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bath Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bath Road
18
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
20
Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
21
Continue on Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Boothbay Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
24
Continue on Townsend Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Avenue
25
Turn slight right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
26
Turn left
95 ft
·
7 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
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 56 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boothbay Harbor, 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.
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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 111.9 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Bangor, ME · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boothbay Harbor, ME
The final approach into Boothbay Harbor, 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 Boothbay Harbor, 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
$18.01 one way
$36.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Late night in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
56 mi in
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
5 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
2h 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are ME 8, Civic Center Drive, Mount Vernon Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56 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 $18.01 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME is easy. At 2h 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bangor, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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