How far is Bangor, ME from Harpswell Center, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Harpswell Center, ME is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
114.69 mi
02h 19m
Flight
91.25 mi
146.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.25 mi
Kilometers
146.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.58 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harpswell Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Harpswell Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Bangor
57.3 mi
01h 09m
To Harpswell Center
57.4 mi
01h 09m

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
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Harpswell Center.

  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

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine Street

    1167 ft · 44 sec · Maine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mason Street

    157 m · 21 sec · Mason Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    3194 ft · 2 min · Federal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sills Drive

    993 ft · 34 sec · Sills Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Harpswell Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Harpswell Neck Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Harpswell Neck Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harpswell Neck Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 71%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 19%
Harpswell Road
4.41 mi · 4%
Harpswell Neck Road
3.65 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Lewiston Road
0.65 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 09m from Bangor
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harpswell Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Harpswell Center?

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Bangor and 57.4 miles from Harpswell Center.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harpswell Center.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.5 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Harpswell Center. Straight-line distance: 91.25 mi (146.85 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,281
Coordinates43.8017500, -69.9842100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Harpswell Center (-69.98421, 43.80175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.95
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.98 $31.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.05 $36.10
Premium $4.86 $19.67 $39.35
Diesel $6.00 $24.29 $48.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Harpswell Center. The current time is 22:04:48.

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.