How far is China, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from China, ME to Bangor, ME is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.46 mi
00h 56m
Flight
42.64 mi
68.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.46 mi
Kilometers
76.38 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, May 13, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in China
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave China
2026-05-13T15:21
Arrive Bangor
Wed, May 13, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in China
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
Dixmont
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From China
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Bangor
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Causeway Road

    34 m · 6 sec · Causeway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1470 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  4. 4

    Continue on China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1816 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Unity Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Unity Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Albion Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Albion Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Western Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Carmel Road North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Carmel Road North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
12.1 mi · 26%
Carmel Road North
11 mi · 23%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 18%
Albion Road
5.43 mi · 11%
China Road
4.71 mi · 10%
Unity Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Continue on Western Avenue

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixmont
00h 28m from China
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving China 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 China to Bangor?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Dixmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from China and 23.7 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely around China and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Dixmont

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

31 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

46 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between China and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.62 km).

China

#1 China

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population4,339
Coordinates44.4786800, -69.5172600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Causeway Road (-69.517184, 44.478977)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between China and Bangor. The current time is 15:21:10.

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.