How far is Bangor, ME from Saint Albans, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Saint Albans, ME is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Saint Albans.
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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
26.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
1431 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Turn left
1011 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Warren Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1942 ft · 42 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street
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Continue on Hartland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Palmyra Road
101 m · 15 sec · Palmyra Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmyra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Saint Albans.
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.
Hammond Street
Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Bangor and 20.1 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Etna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Etna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 31.87 mi (51.29 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Albans
St.
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.9100600, -69.4100500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Albans (-69.41005, 44.91006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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