How far is Burnham, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Burnham, ME to Bangor, ME is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.12 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.75 mi
52.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.79 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Burnham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnham
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burnham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plymouth
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Burnham
21.4 mi
00h 21m
To Bangor
20.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burnham and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burnham and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    813 ft · 17 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    655 ft · 16 sec · Forest Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Somerset Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnham and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerset Avenue
34 mi · 81%
North Main Street
7.2 mi · 17%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 3%
US 2
0.23 mi · 1%
Central Street
0.15 mi
Forest Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Somerset Avenue

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 21m from Burnham
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Burnham and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burnham to Bangor?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Burnham and 20.8 miles from Bangor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burnham and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

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Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

41 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

42 mi away
161 East Main St.
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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.71 km).

Burnham

#1 Burnham

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,243
Coordinates44.6928400, -69.4275500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-69.427315, 44.69269)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.76
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.88 $11.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.00 $8.94 $17.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnham and Bangor. The current time is 03:22:08.

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.