How far is Bangor, ME from Jonesport, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Jonesport, ME is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
83.02 mi
02h 11m
Flight
60.85 mi
97.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.85 mi
Kilometers
97.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.61 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Jonesport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Sorrento
ME

Human settlement in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
41.4 mi
01h 05m
To Jonesport
41.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Road

    12.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Bangor Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Street

    3144 ft · 2 min · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    1 mi · 3 min · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  13. 13

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 187

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 187

  17. 17

    Continue on Indian River Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 187

    1417 ft · 28 sec · State Route 187

  19. 19

    Continue on Indian River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Indian River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
12.1 mi · 15%
Indian River Road
9.34 mi · 11%
Bangor Road
8.85 mi · 11%
Route 1
5.09 mi · 6%
Kennedy Highway
4.33 mi · 5%
Wilson Street
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
01h 05m from Bangor
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Bangor and 41.6 miles from Jonesport.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bangor is Chance Snow Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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 Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Bar Harbor Town Office
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Bar Harbor Town Office

Bar Harbor , ME
Bar Harbor Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

58 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

62 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

63 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

67 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Jonesport. Straight-line distance: 60.85 mi (97.93 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Jonesport

City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,332
Coordinates44.5328600, -67.5983300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Jonesport (-67.59833, 44.53286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.86 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.00 $17.57 $35.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Jonesport. The current time is 05:09:06.

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.