How far is Bangor, ME from Cumberland Center, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.45 mi
02h 24m
Flight
100.91 mi
162.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.91 mi
Kilometers
162.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.45 mi
Kilometers
198.67 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland Center
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Cumberland Center
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
61.6 mi
01h 12m
To Cumberland Center
61.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Cumberland Center.

  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

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    35 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth

    2286 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.6 km · 2 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto School Street

    532 ft · 15 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walnut Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pea Lane

    870 ft · 42 sec · Pea Lane

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cumberland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blanchard Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blanchard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 66%
I 295 South
35 mi · 28%
Main Street
2.86 mi · 2%
Walnut Hill Road
1.48 mi · 1%
Route 1
0.99 mi · 1%
Cumberland Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 12m from Bangor
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Cumberland Center?

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Bangor and 61.8 miles from Cumberland Center.

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

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Cumberland Center. Straight-line distance: 100.91 mi (162.4 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Cumberland Center

#2 Cumberland Center

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population2,499
Coordinates43.7964700, -70.2589400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.43 $38.87
Premium $4.86 $21.18 $42.36
Diesel $6.00 $26.15 $52.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Cumberland Center. The current time is 23:38:50.

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.