Origin
Palermo, ME
Afternoon in Palermo on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alder Park Road, Lakeview Drive, Albion Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alder Park Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Park Road | — | — |
| Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| Albion Road | — | — |
| China Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Unity Road | — | — |
| Bangor Road | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Alder Park Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palermo, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Branch Mills Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Mills Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn right onto Alder Park Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alder Park Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn right onto Albion Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Albion Road
6
Continue on China Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
China Road
7
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Unity Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Unity Road
9
Continue on Albion Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Albion Road
10
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Bangor Road
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Bangor Road
12
Continue on Western Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Western Avenue
13
Turn left onto Carmel Road North
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Carmel Road North
14
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
15
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
17
Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Palermo, ME · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
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
$8.48 one way
$16.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Unity, ME
26 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
1 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 5m 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 Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alder Park Road, Lakeview Drive, Albion Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Palermo, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.48 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 Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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