How far is Bangor, ME from Hampden, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Hampden, ME is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Hampden.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 9 West: Hampden
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Hampden.
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.
US 202 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 9 West: Hampden
4.52 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bangor and Partly Sunny near Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Hampden?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brewer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Bangor and 4.1 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bangor and Partly Sunny near Hampden.
Stop Ideas Near Brewer
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 Brewer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 4.87 mi (7.84 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 7,513 |
| Coordinates | 44.7445200, -68.8369800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canoe Club Road (-68.836901, 44.744775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.07 | $2.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
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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