How far is Bangor, ME from Steuben, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Steuben, ME is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Steuben.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Steuben.
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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
3.4 mi · 6 min · Wilson Street
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Continue on Main Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Oak Street
3144 ft · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on High Street
1 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Turn left
24.9 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto Morgan Parritt Road
749 ft · 33 sec · Morgan Parritt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Parritt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Steuben.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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24.9 mi · 00h 37m
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 Snow Showers near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Steuben?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bangor and 26.3 miles from Steuben.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bangor is Chance Snow Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Ellsworth City Hall
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellsworth.
Searsport, Maine
Bangor, Maine
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Steuben. Straight-line distance: 44.63 mi (71.82 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steuben
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 44.5109800, -67.9666200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steuben (-67.96662, 44.51098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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