How far is Bangor, ME from Hallowell, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Hallowell, ME is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
77.53 mi
01h 29m
Flight
61.29 mi
98.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.53 mi
Kilometers
124.78 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hallowell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Hallowell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
38.7 mi
00h 44m
To Hallowell
38.8 mi
00h 44m

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
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade

    706 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Street

    58 m · 8 sec · Central Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
72.4 mi · 93%
State Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Civic Center Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Water Street
0.78 mi · 1%
ME 8
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

70.9 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 44m from Bangor
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Hallowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Bangor and 38.8 miles from Hallowell.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Hallowell. Straight-line distance: 61.29 mi (98.63 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Hallowell

City in Maine

Population2,385
Coordinates44.2859000, -69.7908800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Hallowell (-69.79088, 44.2859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.21 $24.42
Premium $4.86 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $6.00 $16.43 $32.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Hallowell. The current time is 10:50:25.

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.