How far is Bangor, ME from Waldoboro, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Waldoboro, ME is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Waldoboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Waldoboro.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 1
682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Northport Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Belfast Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
844 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto West Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Continue on Farwell Drive
1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive
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Continue on Camden Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Waldoboro.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Waldoboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Waldoboro?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Bangor and 37.5 miles from Waldoboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Waldoboro.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
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 Belfast.
Belfast, Maine
Searsport, Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Waldoboro. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.71 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldoboro
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,078 |
| Coordinates | 44.0953600, -69.3756000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldoboro (-69.3756, 44.09536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
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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