How far is Bangor, ME from Calais, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Calais, ME is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Washington 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 Calais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Calais.
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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
6.8 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
85.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Germain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Calais.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
85.1 mi · 01h 56m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Calais?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Beddington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Bangor and 47.7 miles from Calais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Stop Ideas Near Beddington
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 Beddington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Calais. Straight-line distance: 77.97 mi (125.48 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.26 | $26.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.98 | $29.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.32 | $32.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
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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