How far is Bangor, ME from Oxford County, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Oxford County, ME is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.09 mi
03h 05m
Flight
99.46 mi
160.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.46 mi
Kilometers
160.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.09 mi
Kilometers
201.32 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford County
Wed, Oct 14, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Wed, Oct 14, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-10-14T09:10
Arrive Oxford County
Wed, Oct 14, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mercer
ME

Town in the U.

From Bangor
62.4 mi
01h 32m
To Oxford County
62.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Oxford County.

  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

    Continue on Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Falls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Philbrick Street

    872 ft · 39 sec · Philbrick Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    155 m · 13 sec · Vienna Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road

    98 m · 6 sec · Knowlton Corner Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Chesterville Road

    156 m · 11 sec · Chesterville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  26. 26

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    3003 ft · 1 min · US Route 2 East

  30. 30

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on United States Highway 2

    1310 ft · 28 sec · United States Highway 2

  32. 32

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    7 mi · 11 min · US Route 2 East

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 2

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 2

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on River Road

    1075 ft · 41 sec · River Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto McLain Street

    132 m · 7 sec · McLain Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North Main Street

    1217 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  39. 39

    Continue on State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  40. 40

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Prospect Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Jims Drive

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Jims Drive

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Lower Kates Road

    1053 ft · 1 min · Lower Kates Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Scribe Way

    3182 ft · 4 min · Scribe Way

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scribe Way

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
27.7 mi · 22%
Main Street
19.9 mi · 16%
Prospect Avenue
16.1 mi · 13%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 9%
US Route 2 East
7.61 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
5.4 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer
01h 32m from Bangor
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Oxford County?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Bangor and 62.7 miles from Oxford County.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford County.

Stop Ideas Near Mercer

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

37 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

78 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

78 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

79 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Oxford County. Straight-line distance: 99.46 mi (160.07 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Oxford County

#2 Oxford County

County in Maine, United States

Population58,132
Coordinates44.4997700, -70.7565700
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Oxford County (-70.75657, 44.49977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.67
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $19.33 $38.67
Mid-grade $4.93 $21.74 $43.48
Premium $5.42 $23.90 $47.80
Diesel $6.45 $28.46 $56.92

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Oxford County. The current time is 09:10:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.