How far is Cornish, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Cornish, ME to Bangor, ME is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 02h 31m.
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.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornish and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish and Bangor.
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Start on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Turn left onto Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on West Gray Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
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Take the exit right
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.6 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right
1644 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
82.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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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 Cornish and Bangor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
82.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cornish 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 Cornish to Bangor?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Cornish and 75.6 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Cornish and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornish and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 121.44 mi (195.44 km).
#1 Cornish
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,447 |
| Coordinates | 43.8048000, -70.8011700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.96 | $63.93 |
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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