Origin
Brownville, ME
Afternoon in Brownville on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownville, 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
1h 3m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Brownville to Bangor is 44.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Bennoch Road and I-95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive, so it's a good option for a quick travel day. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it easy to fit into a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bennoch Road | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| I 95 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Elm Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Park Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Union Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Milo Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bennoch Road
— 14.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Church Street
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Street
2
Continue on High Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto ME 11
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Road
4
Continue on ME 11
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Park Street
5
Continue on ME 11
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 11; ME 16
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Elm Street
7
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Milo Road
8
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
Milo Road
9
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Bennoch Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 184
Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
13
Keep slight right at fork
514 ft
·
20 sec
14
Turn left onto ME 222
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Street
15
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hammond Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Brownville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 11 / Main Road
Turn left onto ME 11 / Main Road
Navigation decision point
6
43.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 184
Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airpo...
5
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
ME 222 / Union Street
Turn left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 2; ME 100 / Hammond Street
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100 / Hammond Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
2:09 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
8 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
1h 3m 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?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Bennoch Road, Elm Street, and I-95. The longest continuous segment without a significant change in road type is 14.9 miles on Bennoch Road. This means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination, offering some variety during your hour-long trip.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Bennoch Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 11 / Main Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m 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: at 0.1 miles (ME 11 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Bennoch Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 11 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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