How far is Bangor, ME from Solon, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Solon, ME is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
66.9 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.89 mi
86.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.89 mi
Kilometers
86.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.9 mi
Kilometers
107.66 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Palmyra
ME

Town in Maine

From Bangor
33.4 mi
00h 43m
To Solon
33.5 mi
00h 43m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan

    1431 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1011 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto High Street

    603 ft · 19 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jewett Street

    1219 ft · 37 sec · Jewett Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
27.7 mi · 41%
South Main Street
13.3 mi · 20%
Main Street
11.8 mi · 18%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 17%
Madison Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
North Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 43m from Bangor
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Bangor and 33.5 miles from Solon.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmyra, 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 Palmyra.

BUS

Bangor, Maine

43 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

54 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

55 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Solon. Straight-line distance: 53.89 mi (86.73 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Solon

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates44.9495000, -69.8583900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Solon (-69.85839, 44.9495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.86 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.00 $14.15 $28.31

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 Solon. The current time is 03:59:42.

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.