Origin
Sidney, ME
Late night in Sidney on Friday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sidney, 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 19m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sidney, ME
DeeP Singh
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sidney, ME to Bangor, ME covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, West River Road, Hammond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 67.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and West River Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 62.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West River Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 104 / West River Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sidney, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 19m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 104 / West River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Lyons Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 104 / West River Road
Turn left onto ME 104 / West River Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Lyons Road
Turn left onto Lyons Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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 | 62.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| West River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Lyons Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Thayer Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 62.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on Thayer Road
294 ft
·
18 sec
·
Thayer Road
2
Turn left onto ME 104
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
3
Turn left onto Lyons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyons Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
7
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Sidney, ME · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 33.9 miles from Sidney, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.90 one way
$21.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.96 | $25.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Bangor on Friday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Pittsfield, ME
34 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
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 19m 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 Sidney, ME to Bangor, ME covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, West River Road, Hammond 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 33.9 miles from Sidney, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.90 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 Sidney, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 1h 19m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 104 / West River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Lyons Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Sidney, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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