How far is Albion, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Albion, ME to Bangor, ME is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
41.97 mi
00h 49m
Flight
37.58 mi
60.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.55 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Tue, May 5, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Tue, May 5, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-05T04:38
Arrive Bangor
Tue, May 5, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
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
Dixmont
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Albion
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To Bangor
21 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winslow Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Winslow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    25 m · 8 sec · Benton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1816 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Unity Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Unity Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Albion Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Albion Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carmel Road North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Carmel Road North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
12.1 mi · 29%
Carmel Road North
11 mi · 26%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 20%
Albion Road
4.9 mi · 12%
Unity Road
2.58 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Continue on Western Avenue

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixmont
00h 24m from Albion
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albion and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Dixmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Albion and 21 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albion and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Dixmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dixmont, 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 Dixmont.

BUS

Belfast, Maine

31 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

46 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 37.58 mi (60.48 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population2,124
Coordinates44.5322900, -69.4425400
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Winslow Road (-69.442463, 44.531943)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Bangor. The current time is 04:38:01.

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.