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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.91 mi
02h 26m
Flight
108.51 mi
174.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.51 mi
Kilometers
174.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.91 mi
Kilometers
228.38 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Fri, Apr 17, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgton
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Bangor
Fri, Apr 17, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgton
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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Bridgton
70.9 mi
01h 13m
To Bangor
71 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3071 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bakerstown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bakerstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto White Oak Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · White Oak Hill Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maine Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Spring Water Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ricker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    152 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1644 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  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 Bridgton and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
107 mi · 75%
Poland Spring Road
8.62 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Trail
5.09 mi · 4%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Maine Street
3.86 mi · 3%
White Oak Hill Road
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
108.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 13m from Bridgton
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Augusta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgton and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 108.51 mi (174.63 km).

Bridgton

#1 Bridgton

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,509
Coordinates44.0547900, -70.7128400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.712881, 44.054816)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.53
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgton and Bangor. The current time is 03:05:12.

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.