How far is Bangor, ME from Deer Isle, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Deer Isle, ME is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Deer Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Deer Isle.
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Start on Hammond Street
22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Continue on Wilson Street
728 ft · 15 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Turn right onto Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Penobscot Road
5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Bay Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road
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Continue on Graytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Graytown Road
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Continue on Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Continue on Caterpillar Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road
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Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
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Continue on Little Deer Isle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road
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Continue on North Deer Isle Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road
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Turn left onto King Row
41 m · 6 sec · King Row
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Row
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Deer Isle.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 Chance Light Rain near Deer Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Deer Isle?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Bangor and 26.3 miles from Deer Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Light Rain near Deer Isle.
Stop Ideas Near Orland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Ellsworth City Hall
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Deer Isle. Straight-line distance: 40.18 mi (64.67 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Isle
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,911 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239700, -68.6775300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Isle (-68.67753, 44.22397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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