How far is Bangor, ME from Winslow, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Winslow, ME is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.81 mi
01h 08m
Flight
45.01 mi
72.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.42 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winslow
Sat, May 2, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, May 2, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-01T23:31
Arrive Winslow
Sat, May 2, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Newport
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Bangor
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Winslow
28.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Winslow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Winslow.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville, Winslow

    1276 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chaplin Street

    988 ft · 18 sec · Chaplin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    110 m · 8 sec · College Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    3241 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    657 ft · 25 sec · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    115 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    1193 ft · 31 sec · Clinton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Garand Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Garand Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garand Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Winslow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
54.2 mi · 95%
Main Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.61 mi · 1%
ME 104
0.24 mi
Clinton Avenue
0.23 mi
Chaplin Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 34m from Bangor
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Winslow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Winslow?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Bangor and 28.5 miles from Winslow.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Winslow.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.

BUS

Bangor, Maine

36 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

48 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Winslow. Straight-line distance: 45.01 mi (72.43 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Winslow

#2 Winslow

Town in Maine

Population7,654
Coordinates44.5470100, -69.6211600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Winslow (-69.62116, 44.54701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Winslow. The current time is 23:31:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.