How far is Bangor, ME from Standish, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Standish, ME is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
136.6 mi
02h 41m
Flight
114.55 mi
184.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.55 mi
Kilometers
184.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.6 mi
Kilometers
219.84 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Standish
Sun, Apr 26, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sun, Apr 26, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-26T01:15
Arrive Standish
Sun, Apr 26, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Bangor
68.2 mi
01h 20m
To Standish
68.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    32.7 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester

    1849 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail East

    87 m · 7 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Hill Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 60%
Maine Turnpike
39.2 mi · 29%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi · 5%
Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 3%
West Gray Road
3.34 mi · 2%
Northeast Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 20m from Bangor
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Partly Sunny near Standish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Bangor and 68.4 miles from Standish.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Partly Sunny near Standish.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Standish. Straight-line distance: 114.55 mi (184.35 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Standish

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population10,197
Coordinates43.7359100, -70.5520000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Standish (-70.552, 43.73591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.03
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.01 $38.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.48 $42.97
Premium $4.86 $23.42 $46.83
Diesel $6.00 $28.91 $57.81

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Standish. The current time is 01:15:37.

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.