Origin
Blue Hill, ME
Night in Blue Hill on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Hill, ME to Bangor, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Hill, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Bangor, ME covers 35.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, Front Ridge Road, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 35.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 15 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 52m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 15 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 15 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto ME 15 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway
Navigation decision point
3
35.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street
Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Front Ridge Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Pleasant Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Acadia Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 15.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hill, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on ME 172; ME 176
41 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 15
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn straight onto ME 15
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Front Ridge Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
6
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on ME 15
15 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wilson Street
10
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
11
Turn slight left onto US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hammond Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Blue Hill, ME · 25m into the drive
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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Blue Hill, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bangor, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bangor, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
9:01 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
52m 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 Blue Hill, ME to Bangor, ME covers 35.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Front Ridge Road, Pleasant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Blue Hill, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 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 Blue Hill, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 52m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 15 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blue Hill, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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