How far is Bangor, ME from Saint George, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Saint George, ME is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Saint George.
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Start on Hammond Street
22 m · 4 sec · Hammond Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Continue on Wilson Street
728 ft · 15 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 1
682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Northport Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Belfast Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
844 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Camden Street
1 mi · 2 min · Camden Street
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Continue on Main Street
2198 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
2634 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn straight onto Payne Avenue
2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Turn left onto High Street
2593 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Continue on Saint George Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Saint George.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Light Rain near Saint George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Saint George?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Bangor and 36.5 miles from Saint George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bangor and Light Rain near Saint George.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
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 Belfast.
Belfast, Maine
Searsport, Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 58.07 mi (93.45 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint George
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.0164700, -69.1989300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint George (-69.19893, 44.01647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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