How far is Cumberland Center, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Cumberland Center, ME to Bangor, ME is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland Center and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Center and Bangor.
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Start on Blanchard Road
28 m · 11 sec · Blanchard Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cumberland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto Pea Lane
870 ft · 39 sec · Pea Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Hill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto York Street
599 ft · 17 sec · York Street
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Turn left
1642 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 39 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Cumberland Center 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
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cumberland Center 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 Cumberland Center to Bangor?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Cumberland Center and 62 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cumberland Center and Partly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
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Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland Center and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 100.91 mi (162.4 km).
#1 Cumberland Center
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 43.7964700, -70.2589400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.43 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.15 | $52.29 |
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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