How far is Bangor, ME from Stonington, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Stonington, ME is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
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 35m.
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.
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Stonington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Stonington.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Turn right onto Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Penobscot Road
5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Bay Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road
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Continue on Graytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Graytown Road
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Continue on Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Continue on Caterpillar Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road
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Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
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Continue on Little Deer Isle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road
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Continue on North Deer Isle Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road
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Continue on Church Street
2576 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Continue on South Deer Isle Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Deer Isle Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Thurlows Hill Road
547 ft · 11 sec · Thurlows Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1087 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
102 m · 15 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
34 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Stonington.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Stonington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Stonington?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Penobscot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Bangor and 29.2 miles from Stonington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Stonington.
Stop Ideas Near Penobscot
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
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Ellsworth City Hall
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Penobscot.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 44.9 mi (72.26 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stonington
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 44.1561900, -68.6666900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stonington (-68.66669, 44.15619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
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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