How far is Bangor, ME from Owls Head, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Owls Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Owls Head.
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Start on Hammond Street
22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Continue on Wilson Street
728 ft · 15 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 1
682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Northport Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Belfast Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
844 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Camden Street
1 mi · 2 min · Camden Street
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Continue on Main Street
2198 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
2634 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Park Street
130 m · 10 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Weskeag Road
107 m · 11 sec · Weskeag Road
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Owls Head.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Owls Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Owls Head?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Bangor and 34.4 miles from Owls Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Owls Head.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
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 Belfast.
Belfast, Maine
Searsport, Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 51.55 mi (82.96 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
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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