How far is Bangor, ME from Lovell, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Lovell, ME is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Lovell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Lovell.
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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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
24.7 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Ricker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road
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Continue on Spring Water Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road
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Turn sharp right onto Maine Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street
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Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · White Oak Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bakerstown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bakerstown Road
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Continue on Poland Spring Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Casco Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North High Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street
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Turn right onto Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Lovell Road
1063 ft · 21 sec · Lovell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
660 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Lovell.
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 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Bangor and Sunny near Lovell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Lovell?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Bangor and 77.2 miles from Lovell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bangor and Sunny near Lovell.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
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 Hallowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 114.18 mi (183.75 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovell
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 44.1267400, -70.8917300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
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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