Origin
Bridgton, ME
Evening in Bridgton on Thursday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Bangor, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
141.9 mi
228 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Bangor, ME covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Poland Spring Road, Roosevelt Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.84 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71 miles from Bridgton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 141.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Poland Spring Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.1 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 107.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Poland Spring Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in near ME 26 / Maine Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 26 / Maine Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 26 / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
140.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 107.1 mi | 1h 55m |
| Poland Spring Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Maine Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| White Oak Hill Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Spring Water Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bakerstown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 107.1 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
4
Turn left onto ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
5
Continue on ME 11
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Poland Spring Road
6
Continue on ME 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bakerstown Road
7
Turn right onto White Oak Hill Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
White Oak Hill Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto ME 26
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maine Street
9
Turn left onto Spring Water Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring Water Road
10
Continue on Ricker Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ricker Road
11
Continue on Poland Spring Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poland Spring Road
12
Continue on Poland Spring Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Poland Spring Road
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left
497 ft
·
14 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
16
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
83 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
19
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71 miles from Bridgton, ME, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.1 miles.
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 31 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bridgton, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bridgton, ME
This is one driving day of about 141.9 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Bridgton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 107.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71 mi from Bridgton, ME · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from Bridgton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.1 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bangor, ME.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.84 one way
$45.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $25.13 | $50.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $27.17 | $54.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.43
Maine Turnpike
(107.1 mi)
$6.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Evening in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
71 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
6 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
2h 53m 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 Bridgton, ME to Bangor, ME covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Poland Spring Road, Roosevelt Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 miles from Bridgton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.84 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bridgton, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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