How far is Bangor, ME from Cherryfield, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Cherryfield, ME is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
58.99 mi
01h 31m
Flight
43.93 mi
70.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.93 mi
Kilometers
70.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.99 mi
Kilometers
94.93 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T07:14
Arrive Cherryfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Aurora
ME

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

From Bangor
29.5 mi
00h 45m
To Cherryfield
29.5 mi
00h 45m

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
Cherryfield Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Thursday
Using Woodland as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Cherryfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Union Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Short Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Short Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Independent Street

    62 m · 5 sec · Independent Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    948 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    6.8 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    32.7 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 193

    4.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 193

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 193

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 193

  12. 12

    Continue on Beddington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Beddington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 193

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 193

  14. 14

    Continue on Beddington Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Beddington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Willey District Road

    49 m · 4 sec · Willey District Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willey District Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
12.8 mi · 22%
State Highway 193
4.24 mi · 7%
Beddington Road
4.22 mi · 7%
State Route 193
2.29 mi · 4%
Route 193
1.7 mi · 3%
Union Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

32.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 45m from Bangor
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Cherryfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Cherryfield?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Bangor and 29.5 miles from Cherryfield.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Cherryfield.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

28 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

38 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

63 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

73 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Cherryfield. Straight-line distance: 43.93 mi (70.7 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cherryfield

City in United States of America

Population1,167
Coordinates44.6073000, -67.9258400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Cherryfield (-67.92584, 44.6073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 Cherryfield. The current time is 07:14:25.

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.