How far is Calais, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Calais, ME to Bangor, ME is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calais and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calais and Bangor.
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Start on Germain Street
137 m · 22 sec · Germain Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Baring Street
2665 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baring Street
26 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 17 sec · Houlton Road
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Turn left onto Airline Road
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Airline Road
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Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
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Continue on Main Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn slight left 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 Calais and Bangor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Airline Road
Turn left onto Airline Road
46.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Calais 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 Calais to Bangor?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Beddington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Calais and 47.6 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Calais and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Beddington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calais and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 77.97 mi (125.48 km).
#1 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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