How far is Bangor, ME from Blue Hill, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Blue Hill, ME is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
35.87 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.36 mi
45.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.36 mi
Kilometers
45.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Bucksport
ME

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
17.9 mi
00h 26m
To Blue Hill
18 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Blue Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilson Street

    728 ft · 15 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Front Ridge Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Front Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

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

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.2 mi · 42%
Front Ridge Road
6.3 mi · 18%
Pleasant Street
6.09 mi · 17%
Acadia Highway
3.37 mi · 9%
South Main Street
2.27 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucksport
00h 26m from Bangor
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Light Rain near Blue Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Blue Hill?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Bucksport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Bangor and 18 miles from Blue Hill.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Light Rain near Blue Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Bucksport

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

15 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

24 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

27 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

37 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Blue Hill. Straight-line distance: 28.36 mi (45.64 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Blue Hill

#2 Blue Hill

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population2,651
Coordinates44.4139700, -68.5866900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Blue Hill (-68.58669, 44.41397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Blue Hill. The current time is 04:53:24.

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.