How far is Bangor, ME from Kennebunkport, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Kennebunkport, ME is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Kennebunkport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Kennebunkport.
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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
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
1583 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1463 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road
1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road
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Turn left onto Fletcher Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
2352 ft · 49 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
75 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
2 mi · 3 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Port Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Port Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1087 ft · 37 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Dock Square
142 m · 16 sec · Dock Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dock Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Kennebunkport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Kennebunkport?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Bangor and 79.4 miles from Kennebunkport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmingdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Kennebunkport. Straight-line distance: 130.38 mi (209.83 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennebunkport
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,672 |
| Coordinates | 43.3617500, -70.4767200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennebunkport (-70.47672, 43.36175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.20 | $54.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
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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