How far is Bangor, ME from Readfield, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Readfield, ME is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
85.17 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.09 mi
104.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.17 mi
Kilometers
137.07 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
42.5 mi
00h 50m
To Readfield
42.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Readfield Road

    86 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Readfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Readfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winthrop Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
74.9 mi · 88%
Main Street
5.46 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
2.53 mi · 3%
Readfield Road
2.09 mi · 2%
US 202 West
0.19 mi
Winthrop Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 50m from Bangor
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 42.5 miles from Bangor and 42.6 miles from Readfield.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

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 12.1 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 12.1 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.

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

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 Readfield. Straight-line distance: 65.09 mi (104.76 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Readfield (-69.96672, 44.38785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.87 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.86 $14.62 $29.25
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Readfield. The current time is 10:50:15.

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.