How far is Bangor, ME from Hope, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Hope, ME is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 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
52.59 mi
01h 29m
Flight
41.53 mi
66.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.59 mi
Kilometers
84.64 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 Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T09:30
Arrive Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stockton Springs
ME

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
26.3 mi
00h 44m
To Hope
26.3 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
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilson Street

    728 ft · 15 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincolnville Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Lincolnville Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincolnville Road

    134 m · 12 sec · Lincolnville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Road

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Belfast Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hope Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Hope Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincolnville Road

    1100 ft · 36 sec · Lincolnville Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Camden Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Camden Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camden Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.2 mi · 29%
Route 1
14.9 mi · 28%
Belfast Road
7.05 mi · 13%
Lincolnville Avenue
3.21 mi · 6%
Hope Road
2.78 mi · 5%
Searsport Avenue
2.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
+11.1 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockton Springs
00h 44m from Bangor
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Partly Sunny near Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 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?

Stockton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bangor and 26.3 miles from Hope.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Partly Sunny near Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Stockton Springs

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

5 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

15 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

37 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Hope. Straight-line distance: 41.53 mi (66.83 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Hope

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population1,698
Coordinates44.2650800, -69.1589300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Hope (-69.15893, 44.26508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 Hope. The current time is 09:30:33.

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.