How far is Bangor, ME from Pittston, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Pittston, ME is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
82.79 mi
01h 38m
Flight
62.64 mi
100.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.64 mi
Kilometers
100.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.79 mi
Kilometers
133.23 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittston
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Pittston
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Bangor
41.3 mi
00h 49m
To Pittston
41.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade

    706 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maine Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whitefield Road

    569 ft · 16 sec · Whitefield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pittston School Street

    586 ft · 26 sec · Pittston School Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pittston School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
72.4 mi · 88%
Water Street
3.01 mi · 4%
Maine Avenue
2.62 mi · 3%
State Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Civic Center Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

70.9 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 49m from Bangor
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Patchy Frost near Pittston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Bangor and 41.4 miles from Pittston.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Patchy Frost near Pittston.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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 Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 13.3 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
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Pittston. Straight-line distance: 62.64 mi (100.81 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Pittston

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population2,819
Coordinates44.2217400, -69.7556000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Pittston (-69.7556, 44.22174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Pittston. The current time is 18:41:18.

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.