How far is East Millinocket, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to Bangor, ME is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
64.26 mi
00h 59m
Flight
57.95 mi
93.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.95 mi
Kilometers
93.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.26 mi
Kilometers
103.41 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in East Millinocket
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millinocket
2026-04-19T07:32
Arrive Bangor
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Millinocket
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
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From East Millinocket
32.1 mi
00h 29m
To Bangor
32.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport

    980 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    157 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
62 mi · 96%
Union Street
0.97 mi · 2%
Old Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
ME 222
0.28 mi
State Route 11
0.27 mi
Maple Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
00h 29m from East Millinocket
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving East Millinocket and Light Rain Likely near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Millinocket to Bangor?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from East Millinocket and 32.2 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Millinocket and Light Rain Likely near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Howland

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 57.95 mi (93.26 km).

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#1 East Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-68.574454, 45.627598)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.12 $20.23
Premium $4.86 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $6.00 $13.61 $27.23

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Millinocket and Bangor. The current time is 07:32:59.

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.