How far is Bangor, ME from Newport, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Newport, ME is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.56 mi
00h 34m
Flight
24.43 mi
39.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.43 mi
Kilometers
39.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.56 mi
Kilometers
44.36 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T14:03
Arrive Newport
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carmel
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Bangor
13.7 mi
00h 17m
To Newport
13.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Newport, Plymouth

    1184 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport, Plymouth

    149 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Ridge Road

    1292 ft · 38 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    759 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
26.2 mi · 95%
Elm Street
1.02 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
00h 17m from Bangor
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bangor and 13.8 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

42 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Newport. Straight-line distance: 24.43 mi (39.32 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Newport

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population3,248
Coordinates44.8353400, -69.2739400
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Newport (-69.27394, 44.83534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Newport. The current time is 14:03:39.

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.