How far is Boston, MA from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Bangor, ME is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Bangor.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Ashburton Place
64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place
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Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
574 ft · 22 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
87 m · 20 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Staniford Street
1114 ft · 43 sec · Staniford Street
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Turn right onto Causeway Street
1614 ft · 1 min · Causeway Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1801 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
969 ft · 24 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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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 Boston 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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Bangor?
The road trip is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Boston and 117.1 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarmouth.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 203.77 mi (327.94 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $36.36 | $72.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $37.12 | $74.23 |
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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