How far is Bangor, ME from Rockport, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Rockport, ME is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
58.36 mi
01h 22m
Flight
45.07 mi
72.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.36 mi
Kilometers
93.92 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Tue, May 5, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Tue, May 5, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-05T08:30
Arrive Rockport
Tue, May 5, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Searsport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Bangor
29.1 mi
00h 41m
To Rockport
29.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilson Street

    728 ft · 15 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    844 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Street

    1473 ft · 39 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pascal Avenue

    103 m · 11 sec · Pascal Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ship Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
16.4 mi · 28%
River Road
15.2 mi · 26%
Atlantic Highway
12.2 mi · 21%
Searsport Avenue
2.69 mi · 5%
Belfast Road
2.31 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Searsport
00h 41m from Bangor
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Searsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Bangor and 29.2 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Searsport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Searsport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

1 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

9 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

21 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

33 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 45.07 mi (72.54 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Rockport

Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.

Population3,389
Coordinates44.1845200, -69.0761500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Rockport (-69.07615, 44.18452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Rockport. The current time is 08:30:05.

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.