How far is Bangor, ME from Poland, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Poland, ME is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.38 mi
02h 18m
Flight
94.73 mi
152.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.13 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Poland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
59.6 mi
01h 09m
To Poland
59.8 mi
01h 09m

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
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    84 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ricker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Water Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Maine Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 68%
Maine Turnpike
27.8 mi · 23%
Maine Street
3.87 mi · 3%
Spring Water Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Poland Spring Road
1.5 mi · 1%
Ricker Road
1.12 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 09m from Bangor
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 59.6 miles from Bangor and 59.8 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 4.2 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 14.3 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 14.3 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 Poland. Straight-line distance: 94.73 mi (152.45 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Poland (-70.39367, 44.06063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
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
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.61
Round trip
$33.22
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.61 $33.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.86 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $6.00 $25.25 $50.49

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 Poland. The current time is 00:07:16.

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.