How far is East Machias, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from East Machias, ME to Bangor, ME is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Machias and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Machias and Bangor.
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Start on Route 1
34 m · 2 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Court Street
2857 ft · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Northfield Road
12.8 mi · 22 min · Northfield Road
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Continue on Junior Williams Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Junior Williams Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Road
23.8 mi · 32 min · Airline Road
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Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
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Continue on Main Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Street
22 m · 2 sec · 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 East Machias and Bangor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Airline Road
Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving East Machias 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 East Machias to Bangor?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Beddington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from East Machias and 44.6 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Machias and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Beddington
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 Beddington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Machias and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 68.21 mi (109.77 km).
#1 East Machias
City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 44.7392400, -67.3899900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.47 | $24.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
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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