How far is Acton, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Acton, ME to Bangor, ME is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.21 mi
02h 52m
Flight
137.2 mi
220.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.2 mi
Kilometers
220.81 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.21 mi
Kilometers
273.92 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Acton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acton
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Acton
85 mi
01h 26m
To Bangor
85.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Sam Page Road

    14 m · 5 sec · Sam Page Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto H Road

    955 ft · 26 sec · H Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 109

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109

  4. 4

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acton and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
92.3 mi · 54%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 31%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 5%
State Route 109
3.39 mi · 2%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 1%
Main Street
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 26m from Acton
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Acton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acton to Bangor?

The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Acton and 85.2 miles from Bangor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Acton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardiner, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardiner.

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 137.2 mi (220.81 km).

Acton

#1 Acton

Town in Maine

Population2,636
Coordinates43.5342500, -70.9097800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Sam Page Road (-70.90976, 43.534167)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.42
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.71 $47.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.79 $53.57
Premium $4.86 $29.20 $58.39
Diesel $6.00 $36.04 $72.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acton and Bangor. The current time is 20:49:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.