How far is Anson, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Anson, ME to Bangor, ME is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
62.64 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.49 mi
87.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.49 mi
Kilometers
87.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.64 mi
Kilometers
100.81 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Anson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
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
Palmyra
ME

Town in Maine

From Anson
31.3 mi
00h 36m
To Bangor
31.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Anson and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on White School House Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · White School House Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jewett Street

    1219 ft · 35 sec · Jewett Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto High Street

    603 ft · 17 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Banks Road

    104 m · 14 sec · Banks Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  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 Anson 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
26.7 mi · 43%
Main Street
15 mi · 24%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 18%
White School House Road
3.41 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.51 mi · 4%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 36m from Anson
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anson 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 Anson to Bangor?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Anson and 31.4 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anson and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

43 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

54 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

55 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 54.49 mi (87.69 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.889522, 44.798451)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.44
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.72 $17.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.85 $19.70
Premium $4.86 $10.74 $21.47
Diesel $6.00 $13.25 $26.51

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 Anson and Bangor. The current time is 21:14:18.

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.