How far is Boothbay, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Boothbay, ME to Bangor, ME is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boothbay and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay and Bangor.
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Start on Wiscasset Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Boothbay Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
942 ft · 32 sec · Bath Road
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Turn right onto Gardiner Road
10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Hospital Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hospital Street
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Continue on Stone Street
2649 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
28 m · 2 sec · Bangor Street
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Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street
2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Augusta Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alfond Roundabout
0 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Boothbay and Bangor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alfond Roundabout
Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Light Rain leaving Boothbay and Rain near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boothbay to Bangor?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Boothbay and 54.6 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Boothbay and Rain near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boothbay and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 76.62 mi (123.31 km).
#1 Boothbay
Town in Maine
| Population | 3,203 |
| Coordinates | 43.8764700, -69.6336600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
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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