How far is Bangor, ME from Van Buren, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Van Buren, ME is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Van Buren.
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Start on Hammond Street
22 m · 12 sec · Hammond Street
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Turn sharp left onto Union Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Union Street
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Take the ramp right
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
120.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Route 95
8.8 mi · 10 min · Route 95
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Route 2
80 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward 17: Campbellton
1425 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Rue Saint Jean
1.3 km · 2 min · Rue Saint Jean
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Continue on Rue du Pont
1658 ft · 43 sec · Rue du Pont
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Continue on Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge
1313 ft · 17 sec · Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Acadian Way
2001 ft · 27 sec · Acadian Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
1737 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Van Buren.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Union Street
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Partly Sunny near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Bangor and 106.8 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bangor and Partly Sunny near Van Buren.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 167.74 mi (269.95 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 47.1572700, -67.9353000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-67.9353, 47.15727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.71 | $59.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $45.16 | $90.31 |
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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