How far is Bangor, ME from New Sharon, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
70.37 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.37 mi
Kilometers
113.25 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-16T06:08
Arrive New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Bangor
35.1 mi
00h 45m
To New Sharon
35.2 mi
00h 45m

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
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and New Sharon.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan

    1431 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1011 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto High Street

    1669 ft · 51 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1863 ft · 52 sec · Madison Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
27.7 mi · 39%
Main Street
11.8 mi · 17%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 16%
Madison Avenue
5.4 mi · 8%
Water Street
0.61 mi · 1%
High Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 45m from Bangor
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to New Sharon?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Bangor and 35.2 miles from New Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
New Sharon

#2 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 New Sharon. The current time is 06:08:31.

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.