How far is Bangor, ME from Swanville, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Swanville, ME is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 Waldo County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Swanville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Swanville.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 9 West: Hampden
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Mayo Road
1 mi · 3 min · Mayo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennebec Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kennebec Road
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Turn left onto Monroe Road
4 mi · 7 min · Monroe Road
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Turn left onto Clark Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Goshen Road
1079 ft · 23 sec · Goshen Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Goshen Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Stream Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Stream Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Swan Lake Avenue
6.8 mi · 12 min · Swan Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Curtis Road
51 m · 5 sec · Curtis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Curtis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Swanville.
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.
Swan Lake Avenue
Turn left onto Swan Lake Avenue
6.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain leaving Bangor and Light Rain near Swanville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Swanville?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Winterport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Bangor and 13.9 miles from Swanville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Bangor and Light Rain near Swanville.
Stop Ideas Near Winterport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winterport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Swanville. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanville
City in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 44.5211900, -68.9978100 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanville (-68.99781, 44.52119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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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