How far is Bangor, ME from Mars Hill, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Mars Hill, ME is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Mars Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Mars Hill.
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Start on Hammond Street
22 m · 12 sec · Hammond Street
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Turn sharp left onto Union Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Union Street
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Take the ramp right
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
116.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
2608 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
68 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Mars Hill.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Union Street
Merge slight left
117 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mars Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Mars Hill?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Stacyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Bangor and 72.5 miles from Mars Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mars Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Stacyville
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 Stacyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Mars Hill. Straight-line distance: 126.38 mi (203.39 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mars Hill
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 46.5158800, -67.8664100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mars Hill (-67.86641, 46.51588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.64 | $61.29 |
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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