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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.11 mi
01h 57m
Flight
76.62 mi
123.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.62 mi
Kilometers
123.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.6 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Fri, May 1, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Boothbay
Fri, May 1, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boothbay
2026-04-30T23:06
Arrive Bangor
Fri, May 1, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boothbay
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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Boothbay
54.5 mi
00h 58m
To Bangor
54.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wiscasset Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    942 ft · 32 sec · Bath Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gardiner Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Gardiner Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hospital Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hospital Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Stone Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · Stone Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    28 m · 2 sec · Bangor Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Augusta Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alfond Roundabout

    0 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfond Roundabout
70.1 mi · 64%
Wiscasset Road
10.5 mi · 10%
Gardiner Road
10 mi · 9%
Boothbay Road
4.65 mi · 4%
River Road
3.59 mi · 3%
Water Street
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
00h 58m from Boothbay
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boothbay and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 76.62 mi (123.31 km).

Boothbay

#1 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Wiscasset Road (-69.633707, 43.876521)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.38
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Boothbay and Bangor. The current time is 23:06:36.

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.