How far is Bangor, ME from South Thomaston, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to South Thomaston, ME is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
68.4 mi
01h 38m
Flight
54.61 mi
87.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.4 mi
Kilometers
110.08 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Thomaston
Tue, May 26, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Tue, May 26, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-25T22:27
Arrive South Thomaston
Tue, May 26, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Belfast
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Bangor
34.2 mi
00h 49m
To South Thomaston
34.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
59°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and South Thomaston.

  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

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Camden Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Camden Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2198 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2634 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Park Street

    130 m · 10 sec · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Ingraham Lane

    2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on Ingraham Drive

    2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Weskeag Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Weskeag Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Head Road

    732 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Head Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Head Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
16.4 mi · 24%
River Road
15.2 mi · 22%
Atlantic Highway
12.2 mi · 18%
Commercial Street
5.36 mi · 8%
Searsport Avenue
2.69 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.36 mi · 3%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfast
00h 49m from Bangor
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bangor and Patchy Fog near South Thomaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to South Thomaston?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 34.2 miles from Bangor and 34.2 miles from South Thomaston.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bangor and Patchy Fog near South Thomaston.

Stop Ideas Near Belfast

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

1 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

9 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

16 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and South Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
South Thomaston

#2 South Thomaston

City in Knox County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,642
Coordinates44.0514700, -69.1278200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: South Thomaston (-69.12782, 44.05147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and South Thomaston. The current time is 22:27:45.

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.