How far is Brownville, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Brownville, ME to Bangor, ME is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownville and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville and Bangor.
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Start on Church Street
32 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Continue on High Street
656 ft · 25 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Road
1 km · 55 sec · Main Road
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Continue on Park Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Milo Road
2975 ft · 50 sec · Milo Road
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Continue on Milo Road
138 m · 8 sec · Milo Road
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Continue on Bennoch Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Bennoch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
980 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
157 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street
22 m · 2 sec · 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 Brownville and Bangor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bennoch Road
Continue on Bennoch Road
14.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Brownville and Partly Sunny near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownville to Bangor?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Brownville and 22.5 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brownville and Partly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.72 km).
#1 Brownville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 45.3070000, -69.0333700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
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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