Origin
Belgrade, ME
Afternoon in Belgrade on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belgrade, ME to Bangor, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belgrade, ME
Boris Hamer
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belgrade, ME to Bangor, ME covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Oakland Road, Belgrade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Oakland Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 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 15 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 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Oakland Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Augusta Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belgrade, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 23m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (ME 8; ME 11 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Augusta Road
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
ME 8; ME 11 / Oakland Road
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11 / Oakland Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 55.6 mi | 1h |
| Oakland Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Belgrade Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Augusta Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on this road
149 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left onto Depot Road
156 ft
·
13 sec
·
Depot Road
3
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
4
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakland Road
5
Continue on ME 11
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belgrade Road
6
Continue on ME 11
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
7
Continue on ME 11
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Belgrade Road
8
Turn slight left onto ME 11
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Street
9
Continue on ME 11; ME 137
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto ME 137 Alternate
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 95
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
14
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Belgrade, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Belgrade, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bangor, ME
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Clinton, ME
35 mi in
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 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 23m 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 Belgrade, ME to Bangor, ME covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Oakland Road, Belgrade Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Belgrade, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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 Belgrade, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 23m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (ME 8; ME 11 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Belgrade, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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