How far is Bangor, ME from Acton, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Acton, ME is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.72 mi
03h 23m
Flight
137.2 mi
220.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
170.72 mi
Kilometers
274.74 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-15T02:48
Arrive Acton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Bangor
85.3 mi
01h 41m
To Acton
85.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 109

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109

  19. 19

    Turn right onto H Road

    955 ft · 28 sec · H Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sam Page Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Sam Page Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sam Page Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 48%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 31%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 7%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 5%
State Route 109
3.39 mi · 2%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 41m from Bangor
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Acton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Bangor and 85.4 miles from Acton.

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 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.75 one way or $47.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Acton.

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 Bangor and Acton. Straight-line distance: 137.2 mi (220.81 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Acton

#2 Acton

Town in Maine

Population2,636
Coordinates43.5342500, -70.9097800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $23.75
Round trip
$47.50
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.75 $47.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.86 $29.25 $58.49
Diesel $6.00 $36.10 $72.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Acton. The current time is 02:48:36.

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.