How far is Bangor, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Anson, ME is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
62.53 mi
01h 26m
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
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.64 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 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 Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
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 Bangor
31.2 mi
00h 43m
To Anson
31.3 mi
00h 43m

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
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan

    1431 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1011 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto High Street

    603 ft · 19 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jewett Street

    1219 ft · 37 sec · Jewett Street

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto White School House Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · White School House Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
27.7 mi · 44%
Main Street
14.9 mi · 24%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 18%
White School House Road
3.41 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.52 mi · 4%
Madison Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 43m from Bangor
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 31.2 miles from Bangor and 31.3 miles from Anson.

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 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 3:38 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 Light Rain around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Anson.

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 Bangor and Anson. Straight-line distance: 54.49 mi (87.69 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)

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
8.35 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.44
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Anson. The current time is 02:48:37.

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.