How far is Bangor, ME from Phippsburg, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Phippsburg, ME is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.96 mi
02h 25m
Flight
84.96 mi
136.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.96 mi
Kilometers
136.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.96 mi
Kilometers
193.06 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phippsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Phippsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Bangor
60 mi
01h 12m
To Phippsburg
60 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Phippsburg.

  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

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 196

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196

  8. 8

    Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

    2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Park & Ride

    66 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Road

    125 m · 12 sec · State Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Richardson Street

    1266 ft · 38 sec · Richardson Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parker Head Road

    68 m · 14 sec · Parker Head Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Higgins Lane

    55 m · 8 sec · Higgins Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Higgins Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 68%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 18%
US 1 North
6.78 mi · 6%
Main Road
4.12 mi · 3%
High Street
2.21 mi · 2%
Route 196
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 12m from Bangor
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Phippsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Phippsburg?

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Bangor and 60 miles from Phippsburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Phippsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Phippsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.96 mi (136.73 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Phippsburg

#2 Phippsburg

Town in Maine, US

Population2,275
Coordinates43.8206400, -69.8147700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Phippsburg (-69.81477, 43.82064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $16.69
Round trip
$33.37
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.69 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.85 $37.71
Premium $4.86 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $6.00 $25.37 $50.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Phippsburg. The current time is 05:06:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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