How far is Chesterville, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Chesterville, ME to Bangor, ME is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.74 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.56 mi
107.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.56 mi
Kilometers
107.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.74 mi
Kilometers
139.59 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterville
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterville
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
Canaan
ME

Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America

From Chesterville
39.7 mi
00h 45m
To Bangor
47 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zions Hill Road

    25 m · 8 sec · Zions Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dutch Gap Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pope Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Pope Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · Lucy Knowles Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Philbrick Street

    949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mercer Road

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mercer Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Skowhegan Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Skowhegan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Water Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Banks Road

    104 m · 12 sec · Banks Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterville 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
26.7 mi · 31%
Mercer Road
12.9 mi · 15%
Main Street
12 mi · 14%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 13%
Farmington Falls Road
3.94 mi · 5%
Skowhegan Road
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canaan
00h 45m from Chesterville
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Chesterville and Slight 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 Chesterville to Bangor?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Chesterville and 47 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Chesterville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Canaan

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

49 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

62 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 66.56 mi (107.12 km).

Chesterville

#1 Chesterville

City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,348
Coordinates44.5511700, -70.0861700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Zions Hill Road (-70.086156, 44.551187)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.14
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.07 $24.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.73
Diesel $6.00 $18.35 $36.70

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 Chesterville and Bangor. The current time is 21:13:26.

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.