How far is Bangor, ME from Medway, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Medway, ME is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
61.97 mi
01h 07m
Flight
57.09 mi
91.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.09 mi
Kilometers
91.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.97 mi
Kilometers
99.73 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
31 mi
00h 33m
To Medway
31 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    1 km · 1 min · Medway Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Town Road

    131 m · 20 sec · Town Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Village Lane

    547 ft · 26 sec · Village Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  11. 11

    Continue on School Street

    672 ft · 32 sec · School Street

  12. 12

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

    51 m · 7 sec · Main Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Street
60.7 mi · 98%
Medway Road
0.63 mi · 1%
ME 157
0.26 mi
School Street
0.13 mi
Village Lane
0.1 mi
Town Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Union Street

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
00h 33m from Bangor
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Bangor and 31 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Howland

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Medway. Straight-line distance: 57.09 mi (91.88 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Medway

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

Population1,312
Coordinates45.6089400, -68.5308600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Medway (-68.53086, 45.60894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Medway. The current time is 12:49:51.

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.