Origin
South Windham, ME
Morning in South Windham on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from South Windham, 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
2h 35m
Distance
133.2 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Windham, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Windham, ME to Bangor, ME covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Gray Road, West Gray Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.44 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
66.6 miles from South Windham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 133.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 133.2 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Gray Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.2 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 14 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 119.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Gray Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Depot Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
131.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m 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 | 119.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| Gray Road | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| West Gray Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Depot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 119.2 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on this road
190 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Depot Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
292 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gray Road
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
83 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
13
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
14
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from South Windham, ME, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 7m
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 South Windham, 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.
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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 South Windham, ME
This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from South Windham, 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 Maine Turnpike for about 119.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.6 mi from South Windham, ME · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from South Windham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.2 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bangor, ME.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.44 one way
$42.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $25.51 | $51.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.16
Maine Turnpike
(119.2 mi)
$7.16
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
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Morning in Bangor on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
67 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
5 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
2h 35m 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 South Windham, ME to Bangor, ME covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Gray Road, West Gray Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from South Windham, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.44 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.
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 2h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from South Windham, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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