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Trip from Richmond, 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 50m

Distance

94.1 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond, ME to Bangor, ME covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.15 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.

Midpoint

47 miles from Richmond, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 94.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 94.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.1 miles on Maine Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

361 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

452 ft

Total Descent

336 ft

Highest Point

361 ft

~73.9 mi in

Elevation Range

361 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

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 50m 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 24 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 197 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 24 / Front Street

Turn right onto ME 24 / Front Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 197 / Main Street

Turn left onto ME 197 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
92.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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
Maine Turnpike 80.1 mi 1h 27m
I 295 8.5 mi 9m
Main Street 3.5 mi 8m
Hammond Street 1.2 mi 3m
Front Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 80.1 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

283 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

Turn right

54 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto ME 24

294 ft · 13 sec · Front Street
4

Turn left onto ME 197

3.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
6

Merge onto I 295

8.5 mi · 9 min · I 295
7

Merge onto I 95

80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
9

Turn right onto US 2; ME 100

1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street
10

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Richmond, ME, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

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 Richmond, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Richmond, ME

This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Richmond, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47 mi from Richmond, ME · 57m into the drive

town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairfield, ME

47 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

Augusta, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47 miles from Richmond, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.15 one way

$30.30 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.67 $33.34
premium $4.86 $18.02 $36.04
diesel $5.61 $20.78 $41.55

Estimated Tolls: $4.81

Maine Turnpike (80.1 mi) $4.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.88 $4.52
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.17 $6.02

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Richmond, ME

Afternoon in Richmond on Friday

Local time

3:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bangor, ME

Afternoon in Bangor on Friday

Local time

3:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Fairfield, ME

47 mi in

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

17 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 50m 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 Richmond, ME to Bangor, ME covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47 miles from Richmond, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.15 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 50m 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 24 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 197 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 361 ft elevation with about 452 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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