Origin
New Sharon, ME
Afternoon in New Sharon on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Sharon, 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
1h 29m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Sharon, ME
Guilherme Simão
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Sharon, ME to Bangor, ME covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 $11.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from New Sharon, ME to Bangor, ME covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 12.9 miles in near US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road.
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 1h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 2; US 201 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles (Banks Road): 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.
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road
Navigation decision point
3
18 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2; US 201 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 2; US 201 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
42.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Banks Road
Turn right onto Banks Road
Navigation decision point
3
42.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
5
69 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 | 26 mi | 28m |
| Mercer Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 12 mi | 16m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| Skowhegan Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Front Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Sharon, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 27
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Farmington Falls Road
2
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Mercer Road
3
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Skowhegan Road
4
Continue on US 2; US 201A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Front Street
5
Turn left onto US 2; US 201
206 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 2; US 201
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Island Avenue
7
Continue on US 2; US 201
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
8
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
11
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Banks Road
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Banks Road
13
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ox Bow Road
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
15
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
17
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from New Sharon, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from New Sharon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.32 one way
$22.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
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
1h 29m 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 New Sharon, ME to Bangor, ME covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Mercer Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from New Sharon, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.32 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 1h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 2; US 201 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles (Banks Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Sharon, 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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