How far is Bangor, ME from Wiscasset, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Wiscasset, ME is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 02h 03m.
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 Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Wiscasset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Wiscasset.
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Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1553 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
706 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
100 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Civic Center Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle
53 m · 3 sec · State Street
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Maine Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Gardiner Road
10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bath Road
1058 ft · 38 sec · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
139 m · 18 sec · 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 Wiscasset.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hammond Street
Merge slight left
70.9 mi · 01h 17m
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 Wiscasset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Wiscasset?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Bangor and 49.5 miles from Wiscasset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Chance Rain Showers near Wiscasset.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Wiscasset. Straight-line distance: 70.45 mi (113.38 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wiscasset
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,748 |
| Coordinates | 44.0028600, -69.6656000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wiscasset (-69.6656, 44.00286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.55 | $31.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
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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