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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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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.
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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
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
117 m · 9 sec · Route 196
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maine Street
1167 ft · 44 sec · Maine Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
157 m · 21 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
3194 ft · 2 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Sills Drive
993 ft · 34 sec · Sills Drive
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Continue on Harpswell Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road
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Continue on Harpswell Neck Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Harpswell Neck Road
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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.
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
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
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 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Harpswell Center. Straight-line distance: 91.25 mi (146.85 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harpswell Center
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 5,281 |
| Coordinates | 43.8017500, -69.9842100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harpswell Center (-69.98421, 43.80175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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