How far is Bethel, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Bethel, ME to Bangor, ME is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Bangor.
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Start on Broad Street
16 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2395 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Walker's Mills Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethel Road
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Turn left onto North Paris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Paris Road
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Continue on Sumner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sumner Road
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Continue on Main Street
9.6 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bear Pond Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Bear Pond Road
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Continue on New Bear Pond Road
537 ft · 11 sec · New Bear Pond Road
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Merge slight left onto Auburn Road
79 m · 8 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn left onto Howes Corner Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Howes Corner Road
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Continue on State Route 219
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 219
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Continue on Leeds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Leeds Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 133
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1164 ft · 32 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Union Street
108 m · 15 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
127 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 202
4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Bangor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 North
Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bethel and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Bangor?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Bethel and 67.9 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bethel and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 102.74 mi (165.35 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
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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