Origin
Buckfield, ME
Night in Buckfield on Sunday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
111.7 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckfield, ME
Hassan OUAJBIR
Bangor, ME
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turner Street, Buckfield Road, Weston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.88 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Buckfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 111.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Weston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howes Corner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 219 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leeds Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Turner Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckfield, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Loring Hill Road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
Loring Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Turner Street
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turner Street
3
Continue on Buckfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckfield Road
4
Turn left onto Weston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Weston Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Turn right onto Howes Corner Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Howes Corner Road
7
Continue on State Route 219
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 219
8
Continue on Leeds Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Leeds Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Route 133
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 133
11
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Summer Street
12
Continue on Union Street
354 ft
·
15 sec
·
Union Street
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Take the ramp slight left
417 ft
·
11 sec
15
Merge slight right onto US 202
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 202
16
Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
17
Turn left
417 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Winthrop Road
19
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Macomber Avenue
20
Turn left onto Western Avenue
476 ft
·
9 sec
·
Western Avenue
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
22
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
23
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
25
Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.8 miles from Buckfield, ME, or about 1h into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buckfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Buckfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buckfield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Buckfield, ME · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Buckfield, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bangor, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.88 one way
$35.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
56 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
3 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
2h 1m 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 Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner Street, Buckfield Road, Weston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Buckfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.88 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 Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 2h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buckfield, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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