How far is Bangor, ME from Berwick, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Berwick, ME is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.17 mi
03h 27m
Flight
148.3 mi
238.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.3 mi
Kilometers
238.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.17 mi
Kilometers
280.3 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Berwick
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
87 mi
01h 43m
To Berwick
87.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.8 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  11. 11

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

    2454 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  15. 15

    Continue on School Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    821 ft · 31 sec · Wilson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    730 ft · 33 sec · Sullivan Street

  18. 18

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

    145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 47%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 31%
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 14%
North Berwick Road
5.15 mi · 3%
School Street
4.43 mi · 3%
Somersworth Road
2.57 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 43m from Bangor
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Bangor and 87.2 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 148.3 mi (238.67 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.26 L · about $24.22
Round trip
$48.44
12.28 gal · 46.52 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.22 $48.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.37 $54.73
Premium $4.86 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $6.00 $36.82 $73.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Berwick. The current time is 01:49:07.

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.