How far is Bangor, ME from Bradley, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Bradley, ME is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Bradley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Bradley.
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Start on Hammond Street
22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Street
1785 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Short Street
118 m · 12 sec · Short Street
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Turn left onto Independent Street
62 m · 5 sec · Independent Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
635 ft · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Street
948 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bullen Street
74 m · 11 sec · Bullen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bullen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Bradley.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
4.56 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Bradley?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Bangor and 6.4 miles from Bradley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.
Stop Ideas Near Veazie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veazie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.79 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradley
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 44.9209000, -68.6280900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradley (-68.62809, 44.9209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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