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Trip from Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

113.7 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lubec, ME, ME

Lubec, ME

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Downtown Bangor, ME, ME

Bangor, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Airline Road, Northfield Road, Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.4 miles on Airline Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.30 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.9 miles from Lubec, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 113.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 113.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airline Road is the longest continuous segment at about 52.4 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 2h 51m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 189 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 189 / Washington Street

Turn right onto ME 189 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 1 / Route 1

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Route 1

Navigation decision point

4
28.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | Broadway

Turn right onto Broadway

Navigation decision point

5
105.8 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | ME 9 Business / Main Road

Turn right onto ME 9 Business / Main Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Airline Road 52.4 mi 1h 13m
Northfield Road 12.8 mi 22m
Main Road 11.7 mi 17m
Route 1 9.5 mi 13m
County Road 9.3 mi 13m
Main Street 7.7 mi 12m
Junior Williams Road 6.4 mi 11m
Broadway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Airline Road — 52.4 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubec, ME and Bangor, ME.

1

Start on School Street

12 ft · 6 sec · School Street
2

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Pleasant Street
3

Turn right onto ME 189

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Washington Street
4

Continue on ME 189

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
5

Continue on ME 189

9.3 mi · 13 min · County Road
6

Continue on ME 189

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lubec Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1
8

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
9

Turn slight right onto US 1

416 ft · 7 sec · River Road
10

Continue on US 1

3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
11

Turn slight right onto US 1A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Court Street
12

Turn right onto Broadway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broadway
13

Continue on ME 192

13 mi · 22 min · Northfield Road
14

Continue on ME 192

6.4 mi · 11 min · Junior Williams Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto ME 9

24 mi · 32 min · Airline Road
16

Continue on ME 9

0.6 mi · 42 sec · State Highway 9
17

Continue on ME 9

29 mi · 40 min · Airline Road
18

Continue on ME 9

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Road
19

Turn right onto ME 9 Business

7.1 mi · 11 min · Main Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn right onto US 1A; ME 9 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Wilson Street
21

Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street
22

Turn slight left onto US 2; ME 100

73 ft · 2 sec · Hammond Street
23

Arrive at destination

US 2; ME 100

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Lubec, ME, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 miles.

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 25 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

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 Lubec, 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 Lubec, ME

This is one driving day of about 113.7 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lubec, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Airline Road for about 52.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.9 mi from Lubec, ME · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Machias, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Machias, ME

57 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.

Popular next leg

Machias, ME to Bangor, ME

85.5 mi · 2h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

East Machias, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Lubec, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park

National Park

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour $6 near mile 82.3
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
Park Closure: Park Loop Road Detour
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.30 one way

$36.61 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $20.14 $40.28
premium $4.86 $21.77 $43.55
diesel $5.61 $25.10 $50.21

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: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.94 $5.46
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.95 $4.55
EV Truck/SUV 45.5 0 $15.92 $7.28

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lubec, ME

Afternoon in Lubec on Friday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Bangor, ME

Afternoon in Bangor on Friday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Road read

2h 51m 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 Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Airline Road, Northfield Road, Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Lubec, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.30 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 2h 51m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 189 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

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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