How far is Bangor, ME from Chelsea, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Chelsea, ME is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 01h 40m.
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 Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Chelsea.
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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 · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
1952 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bonenfant Roundabout
79 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass
1857 ft · 24 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alfond Roundabout
25 m · 1 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass
1.7 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 59 sec · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Bangor Street
2936 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle
76 m · 4 sec · Stone Street
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Exit the rotary onto Stone Street
2653 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
1579 ft · 28 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Togus Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Togus Road
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Turn right onto Hankerson Road
17 m · 2 sec · Hankerson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hankerson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Chelsea.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hammond Street
Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Bangor and 41.4 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chelsea.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Waterville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 59.92 mi (96.43 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 44.2503500, -69.7172700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-69.71727, 44.25035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
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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