Origin
Belfast, ME
Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfast, ME to Bangor, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfast, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belfast, ME to Bangor, ME covers 35.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Searsport Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Searsport Avenue | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on High Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
2
Take the ramp right
453 ft
·
13 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Route 1
4
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
5
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
8
Continue on Route 1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Route 1
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on River Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
11
Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto Wilson Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wilson Street
13
Continue on Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
14
Turn slight left onto Hammond Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hammond Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Belfast, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
9 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
54m 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?
35.2 mi in 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belfast, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 54m 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 Belfast, ME to Bangor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belfast, ME to Bangor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bangor, 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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