How far is Bangor, ME from Boothbay Harbor, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.94 mi
02h 26m
Flight
77.88 mi
125.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.88 mi
Kilometers
125.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.94 mi
Kilometers
180.15 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothbay Harbor
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-15T02:49
Arrive Boothbay Harbor
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Bangor
55.9 mi
01h 13m
To Boothbay Harbor
56 mi
01h 13m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Boothbay Harbor.

  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

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade

    706 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maine Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gardiner Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bath Road

    1058 ft · 38 sec · Bath Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Townsend Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Townsend Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Oak Street

    2060 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
72.4 mi · 65%
Wiscasset Road
10.8 mi · 10%
Gardiner Road
10 mi · 9%
Boothbay Road
4.69 mi · 4%
Water Street
3.45 mi · 3%
Maine Avenue
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

70.9 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 13m from Bangor
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Boothbay Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Boothbay Harbor?

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Bangor and 56 miles from Boothbay Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Boothbay Harbor. Straight-line distance: 77.88 mi (125.33 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Boothbay Harbor

#2 Boothbay Harbor

Town in Maine

Population2,225
Coordinates43.8523000, -69.6281000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Boothbay Harbor (-69.6281, 43.8523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $15.58
Round trip
$31.17
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.58 $31.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.86 $19.19 $38.38
Diesel $6.00 $23.69 $47.38

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 Boothbay Harbor. The current time is 02:49:38.

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.