How far is Bangor, ME from Bethel, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Bethel, ME is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Bethel.
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Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1553 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
108 m · 11 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Summer Street
1164 ft · 33 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Route 133
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133
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Continue on Route 133
2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 133
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Leeds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Leeds Road
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Continue on State Route 219
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 219
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Continue on Howes Corner Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Howes Corner Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Howes Corner Road
73 m · 7 sec · Howes Corner Road
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Turn right onto Auburn Road
79 m · 3 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn left onto New Bear Pond Road
558 ft · 12 sec · New Bear Pond Road
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Continue on Bear Pond Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Bear Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
9.6 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sumner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sumner Road
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Continue on North Paris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Paris Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Road
1.4 km · 59 sec · Bethel Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Walker's Mills Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
40 m · 4 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Bethel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hammond Street
Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Bethel?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Bangor and 67.9 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
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Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 102.74 mi (165.35 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-70.79062, 44.40423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
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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