Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bar Harbor, ME
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Bangor, ME
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The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Bangor, ME covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Road, Bangor Road, Bar Harbor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Main Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 3 / Mount Desert Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 3 / Mount Desert Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto ME 3 / Mount Desert Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3 / State Highway 3
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Beechland Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230 / Bayside Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Bangor Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Eagle Lake Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wilson Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Sound Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor, ME and Bangor, ME.
Start on ME 3
Turn left onto ME 3
Continue on ME 233
Turn right onto ME 3; ME 198
At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
Continue on ME 102
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3
Continue on ME 3
Continue on ME 3
Turn left onto Beechland Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
Continue on ME 230
Continue on State Street
Continue on US 1A
Continue on US 1A
Continue on US 1A
Continue on US 1A
Continue on US 1A
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
Turn slight left onto US 2; ME 100
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Bar Harbor, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Bar Harbor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bangor, 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.
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bar Harbor on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Morning in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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