How far is Bangor, ME from North Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to North Bath, ME is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
115.15 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.81 mi
126.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.81 mi
Kilometers
126.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.15 mi
Kilometers
185.31 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Bangor
57.6 mi
00h 57m
To North Bath
57.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and North Bath.

  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

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 196

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196

  8. 8

    Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

    2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 209: Phippsburg

    142 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harward Street

    865 ft · 38 sec · Harward Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harward Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 71%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 19%
US 1 North
7.24 mi · 6%
High Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Route 196
1.42 mi · 1%
Lewiston Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 57m from Bangor
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near North Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to North Bath?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Bangor and 57.5 miles from North Bath.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near North Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and North Bath. Straight-line distance: 78.81 mi (126.84 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
End: Harward Street (-69.815942, 43.934968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.10 $36.19
Premium $4.86 $19.72 $39.45
Diesel $6.00 $24.35 $48.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and North Bath. The current time is 03:21:09.

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.