Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterville, ME
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Bangor, ME
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The drive from Chesterville, ME to Bangor, ME covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Mercer Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 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.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Chesterville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 79.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from Chesterville, ME to Bangor, ME covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 early in the drive near Dutch Gap Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dutch Gap Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (ME 156 / Lucy Knowles Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Philbrick Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Dutch Gap Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ME 156 / Lucy Knowles Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
Navigation decision point
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26 mi | 28m |
| Mercer Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 12 mi | 16m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Skowhegan Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Pope Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dutch Gap Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterville, ME and Bangor, ME.
Start on Zions Hill Road
Turn left onto Dutch Gap Road
Continue on Pope Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 156
Turn left onto ME 41
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A
Continue on US 2; US 201A
Turn left onto US 2; US 201
Continue on US 2; US 201
Continue on US 2; US 201
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn right onto Banks Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
Arrive at destination
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.
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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 56m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chesterville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesterville, ME
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from Chesterville, ME · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Chesterville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.80 one way
$25.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.55 | $35.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Chesterville on Friday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Bangor on Friday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Light Rain
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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