How far is Bangor, ME from Mount Vernon, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 01h 43m.
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.
Town in Waldo 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 Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Mount Vernon.
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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
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
1467 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1582 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
2644 ft · 45 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Belgrade Road
1352 ft · 23 sec · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
2516 ft · 43 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Belgrade Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Oakland Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Oakland Road
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
2740 ft · 56 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Castle Island Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Castle Island Road
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Continue on Belgrade Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Belgrade Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
159 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pond Road
42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Mount Vernon.
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
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bangor and Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Bangor and 39.1 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bangor and Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
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 Burnham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 62.97 mi (101.34 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
Town in Kennebec County, Maine
| Population | 1,706 |
| Coordinates | 44.5011800, -69.9875600 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-69.98756, 44.50118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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