How far is Bangor, ME from Peru, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Peru, ME is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
Driving 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 02h 24m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Peru.
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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
26.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
1431 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Turn left
1011 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Water Street
3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn slight right onto High Street
1669 ft · 51 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1863 ft · 52 sec · Madison Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn left onto Philbrick Street
872 ft · 39 sec · Philbrick Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Vienna Road
155 m · 13 sec · Vienna Road
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Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
98 m · 6 sec · Knowlton Corner Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
156 m · 11 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn right onto Wilton Road
1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Continue on Depot Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto US Route 2 East
3003 ft · 1 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on United States Highway 2
1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2
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Keep slight right to continue on United States Highway 2
1310 ft · 28 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
7 mi · 11 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on US Highway 2
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 2
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Continue on Main Street
8.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
1075 ft · 41 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto McLain Street
132 m · 7 sec · McLain Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1217 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Peru.
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.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Bangor and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Peru?
The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Skowhegan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Bangor and 52.4 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Bangor and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Skowhegan
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 Skowhegan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Peru. Straight-line distance: 82.54 mi (132.83 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peru
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.5067300, -70.4053400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-70.40534, 44.50673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.97 | $35.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
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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