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Trip from Saint George, ME to Bangor, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

72.9 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Downtown Bangor, ME, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint George, ME to Bangor, ME covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on River Road, Atlantic Highway, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.74 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

36.4 miles from Saint George, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 72.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 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 around 5.3 miles in near US 1 / New County Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Saint George, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 43m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 1 / New County Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1 / New County Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / New County Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 1 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | ME 15 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street

Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business / Wilson Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road 16.9 mi 25m
Atlantic Highway 12.2 mi 13m
West Main Street 7 mi 8m
East Main Street 6.3 mi 7m
Commercial Street 5.4 mi 6m
Saint George Road 3.1 mi 5m
Route 1 3 mi 4m
Searsport Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: River Road — 16.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on ME 131

1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
2

Continue on ME 131

3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road
3

Continue on ME 131

0.5 mi · 52 sec · High Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 1

2.2 mi · 2 min · New County Road
5

Continue on US 1

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Payne Avenue
6

Continue on US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Park Street
7

Turn left onto US 1

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Camden Street
10

Continue on US 1

5.4 mi · 6 min · Commercial Street
11

Continue on US 1

0.9 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
12

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
13

Continue on US 1

0.9 mi · 2 min · High Street
14

Continue on US 1

2.3 mi · 2 min · Belfast Road
15

Continue on US 1

12 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway
16

Continue on US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue
17

Continue on US 1

2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1
18

Continue on US 1; ME 3

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 1; ME 3

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3

6.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
21

Continue on US 1; ME 3

1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1
22

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Route 1
23

At end of road, turn left onto ME 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
24

Continue on ME 15

15 mi · 22 min · River Road
25

Continue on South Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
26

Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Wilson Street
27

Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street
28

Turn slight left onto US 2; ME 100

73 ft · 2 sec · Hammond Street
29

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 36.4 miles from Saint George, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 51m 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 26m

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 Saint George, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint George, ME

This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint George, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on River Road for about 16.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Saint George, ME · 51m into the drive

city in Waldo County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belfast, ME

36 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

Rockport, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belfast, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Saint George, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Utopia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bangor, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 72.9

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12075731136

Visit website

Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

0.3 mi

Laan-Xang Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belfast, Maine

0.4 mi

Utopia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12075731136

Visit website

Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:45 pm

+12079479991

Visit website

Laan-Xang Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 36.4

Belfast, Maine

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+12073386338

Visit website

Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Visit website

High Tide Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.9

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12079893300

Visit website

Timber Kitchen & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–11:30 pm

+12074330844

Visit website

Bell the Cat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 36.4

Belfast, Maine

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12073382084

Visit website

Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+12072622170

Visit website

Belfast Armistice Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 36.4

Belfast, Maine

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15677089824

Maine Discovery Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12072627200

Visit website

Benjamin's Restaurant & Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+12073077545

Visit website

Zillman Art Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12075813300

Visit website

Brewer Riverwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.9

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12079895199

Visit website

SK Tours Of Maine, LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.9

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 12–5 pm

+12079477193

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov
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 ~72 min detour $6 near mile 52.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.74 one way

$23.47 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.91 $25.82
premium $4.86 $13.96 $27.92
diesel $5.61 $16.10 $32.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.65 $3.50
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.21 $4.67

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Saint George, ME

Night in Saint George on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bangor, ME

Night in Bangor on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Belfast, ME

36 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

13 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 43m 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 Saint George, ME to Bangor, ME covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Atlantic Highway, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Saint George, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.74 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 Saint George, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 43m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 1 / New County Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (US 1; ME 3 / East Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Saint George, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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