How far is Bangor, ME from Georgetown, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Georgetown, ME is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
123.53 mi
02h 35m
Flight
83.89 mi
135 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.53 mi
Kilometers
198.8 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
61.7 mi
01h 17m
To Georgetown
61.8 mi
01h 17m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 196

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196

  8. 8

    Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

    2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1666 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wilder Road

    714 ft · 24 sec · Wilder Road

  13. 13

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

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Arrowsic Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Five Islands Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Five Islands Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Islands Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 66%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 17%
US 1 North
7.95 mi · 6%
Arrowsic Road
4.66 mi · 4%
Five Islands Road
4.28 mi · 3%
Route 196
1.42 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 17m from Bangor
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 61.7 miles from Bangor and 61.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:18 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 Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

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 5.8 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 Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 83.89 mi (135 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

Town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates43.8045300, -69.7467100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Georgetown (-69.74671, 43.80453)

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
16.5 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.72 gal · 33 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Georgetown. The current time is 02:49:43.

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.