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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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 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196
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Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Park & Ride
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Road
125 m · 12 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
890 ft · 25 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Richardson Street
1266 ft · 38 sec · Richardson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto Parker Head Road
68 m · 14 sec · Parker Head Road
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Turn left onto Higgins Lane
55 m · 8 sec · Higgins Lane
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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.
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 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 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Phippsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.96 mi (136.73 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phippsburg
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 43.8206400, -69.8147700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phippsburg (-69.81477, 43.82064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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