How far is Ashland, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Ashland, ME to Bangor, ME is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Bangor.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
588 ft · 11 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Main Street
1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
79.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
980 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
157 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street
22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Bangor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
79.2 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Bangor?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
East Millinocket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Ashland and 76.7 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near East Millinocket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Millinocket.
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Bangor, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.52 km).
#1 Ashland
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 46.6311500, -68.4061500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $20.28 | $40.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.82 | $61.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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