How far is Bangor, ME from Madawaska, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.18 mi
04h 39m
Flight
177.82 mi
286.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.82 mi
Kilometers
286.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.18 mi
Kilometers
333.43 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madawaska
Tue, May 5, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Wed, May 6, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-05T18:33
Arrive Madawaska
Tue, May 5, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hersey
ME

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

From Bangor
103.6 mi
02h 19m
To Madawaska
103.6 mi
02h 19m

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

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    22 m · 12 sec · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Union Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1049 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 161

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 120

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120

  27. 27

    Continue on Rue Principale

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 120

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120

  29. 29

    Continue on Rue Centrale

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 120

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120

  31. 31

    Continue on Rue Saint-François

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rue Bridge

    107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Rue Bridge

    988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge

  34. 34

    Continue on Bridge Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Vital Drive

    888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North 6th Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Street
80.4 mi · 39%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 15%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 15%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 7%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 6%
Route 120
6.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Union Street

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hersey
02h 19m from Bangor
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Hersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Bangor and 103.6 miles from Madawaska.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 177.82 mi (286.18 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Madawaska

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,715
Coordinates47.3553200, -68.3217100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Madawaska (-68.32171, 47.35532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $28.84
Round trip
$57.68
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $28.84 $57.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.86 $35.51 $71.02
Diesel $6.00 $43.84 $87.68

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Madawaska. The current time is 18:33:07.

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.