How far is Bangor, ME from Clinton, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Clinton, ME is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
48.25 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.35 mi
60.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.35 mi
Kilometers
60.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.25 mi
Kilometers
77.65 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Fri, May 1, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-30T22:07
Arrive Clinton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Plymouth
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Bangor
24.1 mi
00h 28m
To Clinton
24.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Burnham

    1345 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Hinckley Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hinckley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Baker Street

    1209 ft · 29 sec · Baker Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    795 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    83 m · 8 sec · Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
46.8 mi · 97%
Hinckley Road
0.97 mi · 2%
Baker Street
0.23 mi
Main Street
0.15 mi
Railroad Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

45 mi · 00h 49m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 28m from Bangor
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bangor and Light Rain near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Bangor and 24.2 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bangor and Light Rain near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

41 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

42 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 37.35 mi (60.11 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population3,369
Coordinates44.6378400, -69.5031000
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Clinton (-69.5031, 44.63784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Clinton. The current time is 22:07:42.

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.