How far is Bangor, ME from Phillips, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Phillips, ME is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Phillips.
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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
8.8 mi · 10 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fairbanks Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Fairbanks Road
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Continue on Farmington Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on Phillips Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Rangeley Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road
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Turn right onto State Route 142
131 m · 10 sec · State Route 142
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Turn right onto Main Street
2390 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawyer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Phillips.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Phillips?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 49.3 miles from Bangor and 49.5 miles from Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Phillips.
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 Phillips. Straight-line distance: 76.57 mi (123.22 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phillips
Location in Maine
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 44.8231100, -70.3395100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillips (-70.33951, 44.82311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.91 | $33.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
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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