Origin
Oxford County, ME
Evening in Oxford County on Thursday
Local time
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford County, ME to Bangor, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford County, ME
Mark Stebnicki
Bangor, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford County, ME to Bangor, ME covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, I 95, Mercer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.14 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
62.5 miles from Oxford County, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 125.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Oxford County, ME to Bangor, ME covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m, 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 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 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 0.8 miles in near Jims 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 3h 4m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Jims Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (US 2; ME 17 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Jims Drive
Turn left onto Jims Drive
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
24 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 2; ME 17 / River Road
Turn right onto US 2; ME 17 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Philbrick Street
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 36.2 mi | 54m |
| I 95 | 26 mi | 28m |
| Mercer Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| US Route 2 West | 7 mi | 10m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 108 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Skowhegan Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 36.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford County, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Scribe Way
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribe Way
2
Turn left onto Lower Kates Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Kates Road
3
Turn left onto Jims Drive
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jims Drive
4
Turn left onto US 2; ME 5
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
7
Continue on ME 108
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
8
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on McLain Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
McLain Street
10
Turn right onto US 2; ME 17
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
River Road
11
Continue on US 2; ME 17
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 2; ME 17
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 2
13
Continue on US 2; ME 17
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 2 West
14
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
United States Highway 2
15
Continue on US 2; ME 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 2 East
16
Turn right onto Depot Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Street
17
Continue on ME 156
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
18
Continue on ME 156
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Wilton Road
19
Continue on ME 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
20
Continue on ME 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
21
Continue on ME 156
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wilton Road
22
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chesterville Road
23
Turn right onto ME 156
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
24
Turn left onto ME 41
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Vienna Road
25
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Philbrick Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
27
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Mercer Road
28
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Skowhegan Road
29
Continue on US 2; US 201A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Front Street
30
Turn left onto US 2; US 201
206 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
31
Continue on US 2; US 201
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Island Avenue
32
Continue on US 2; US 201
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
33
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
34
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
36
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
37
Turn right onto Banks Road
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Banks Road
38
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ox Bow Road
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
40
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
42
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
43
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Oxford County, ME, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 28 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 43m 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 37m
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 Oxford County, 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.
+
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 Oxford County, ME
This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Oxford County, 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 Main Street for about 36.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Oxford County, ME · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Oxford County, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Evening in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
7:06 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.
Temperature spread
20 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
3h 4m 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 Oxford County, ME to Bangor, ME covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, I 95, Mercer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 miles from Oxford County, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Jims Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (US 2; ME 17 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oxford County, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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