How far is Bangor, ME from Farmington, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Farmington, ME is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Farmington.
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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 · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
1431 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Turn left
1011 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Water Street
3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn slight right onto High Street
1669 ft · 51 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1863 ft · 52 sec · Madison Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Farmington Falls Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
8 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Farmington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hammond Street
Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Farmington?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Bangor and 47.5 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Canaan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canaan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 68.01 mi (109.45 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
County seat of Franklin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,632 |
| Coordinates | 44.6706200, -70.1511700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-70.151167, 44.670653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
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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