Origin
Hancock, ME
Morning in Hancock on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hancock, 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
58m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hancock, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
Hancock, ME to Bangor, ME is 35.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Main Road/Bangor Road/US Highway 1, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive from one point to another. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this an easy local transit rather than a destination drive in itself.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating more turns than you might expect on a typical highway. With only a 19% highway share, expect a good portion of your journey to be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.1 miles, primarily on Main Road, so you won't be cruising on a single highway for an extended period. The route mixes local roads like Main Road and Bangor Road with a segment of US Highway 1, giving it a varied character.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 58m drive. You will face about 3 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Bangor Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 1 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Wilson Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Downeast Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 1
4
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downeast Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Downeast Highway
6
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1A
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Bangor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Road
11
Continue on US 1A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wilson Street
12
Continue on US 1A
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilson Street
13
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
14
Turn slight left onto US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
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 17.7 mi from Hancock, ME · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Hancock, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bangor, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bangor, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Dedham, ME
18 mi in
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
18 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
58m 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 Hancock, ME to Bangor, ME covers 35.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, Bangor Road, US Highway 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Hancock, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 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.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hancock, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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