Origin
Hallowell, ME
Morning in Hallowell on Saturday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hallowell, 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 28m
Distance
77.2 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallowell, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hallowell, ME to Bangor, ME covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, State Street, Hammond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 77.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and State Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and State Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 201; ME 27 / Water Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hallowell, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 28m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 201; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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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US 201; ME 27 / Water Street
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Chandler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 70.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chandler Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallowell, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Central Street
189 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on US 201; ME 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Enter roundabout onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
211 ft
·
4 sec
·
Water Street
5
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
Water Street
6
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chandler Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chandler Street
8
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
9
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
10
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 95
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
14
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Hallowell, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Hallowell, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.43 one way
$24.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Light Rain
SW 1 to 9 mph
86% chance
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
11 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
1h 28m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hallowell, ME to Bangor, ME covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, State Street, Hammond Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.6 miles from Hallowell, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.43 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 Hallowell, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 28m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 201; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hallowell, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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