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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
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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.
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Start on Causeway Road
34 m · 6 sec · Causeway Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1470 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Albion Road
2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road
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Continue on China Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road
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Continue on Main Street
1816 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Unity Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Unity Road
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Continue on Albion Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Albion Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
12.1 mi · 18 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Carmel Road North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Carmel Road North
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Take the ramp right
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 China 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between China and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.62 km).
#1 China
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.4786800, -69.5172600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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