How far is Bangor, ME from Parsonsfield, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Parsonsfield, ME is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Parsonsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Parsonsfield.
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Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1553 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.7 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
1849 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail East
4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
105 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Parsonsfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road
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Continue on North Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road
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Turn sharp left onto Merrill Hill Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Merrill Hill Road
49 m · 7 sec · Merrill Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Middle Road
42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Parsonsfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Parsonsfield?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Bangor and 81.3 miles from Parsonsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bangor and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Parsonsfield. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsonsfield
Town in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,971 |
| Coordinates | 43.7270200, -70.9286800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsonsfield (-70.92868, 43.72702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
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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