How far is Bridgton, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Bridgton, ME to Bangor, ME is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
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.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgton and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton and Bangor.
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Start on Main Street
3071 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Turn left onto Casco Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road
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Continue on Poland Spring Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Bakerstown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn right onto White Oak Hill Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · White Oak Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maine Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street
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Turn left onto Spring Water Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road
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Continue on Ricker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road
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Continue on Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
152 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.1 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right
1644 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
82.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Bridgton 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
82.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bridgton and Rain Showers Likely near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgton to Bangor?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Bridgton and 71 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bridgton and Rain Showers Likely near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgton and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 108.51 mi (174.63 km).
#1 Bridgton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.0547900, -70.7128400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.04 | $60.09 |
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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