How far is Bangor, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
154.92 mi
02h 25m
Flight
131.43 mi
211.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.43 mi
Kilometers
211.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.92 mi
Kilometers
249.32 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Tue, May 5, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Wed, May 6, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-05T20:07
Arrive Kennebunk
Tue, May 5, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Bangor
77.6 mi
01h 12m
To Kennebunk
77.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 53%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 34%
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 11%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 1%
ME 35
0.62 mi
Main Street
0.3 mi
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 12m from Bangor
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Bangor and 77.4 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 131.43 mi (211.52 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.58
Round trip
$43.16
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.58 $43.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.38 $48.76
Premium $4.86 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $6.00 $32.80 $65.61

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Kennebunk. The current time is 20:07:28.

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.