How far is Eddington, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Eddington, ME to Bangor, ME is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.23 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.49 mi
7.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.49 mi
Kilometers
7.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.23 mi
Kilometers
8.41 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Eddington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eddington
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eddington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brewer
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Eddington
2.6 mi
00h 05m
To Bangor
2.6 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eddington and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    746 ft · 17 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
4.36 mi · 83%
Union Street
0.58 mi · 11%
Riverside Drive
0.14 mi · 3%
Wilson Street
0.14 mi · 3%
Hammond Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Turn right onto Main Road

4.36 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brewer
00h 05m from Eddington
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Eddington 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 Eddington to Bangor?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brewer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Eddington and 2.6 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Eddington and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Brewer

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

5 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

14 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eddington and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 4.49 mi (7.22 km).

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#1 Eddington

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population2,215
Coordinates44.8261800, -68.6933700
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-68.693529, 44.826168)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.42
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.71 $1.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.80 $1.60
Premium $4.86 $0.87 $1.75
Diesel $6.00 $1.08 $2.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eddington and Bangor. The current time is 22:48:57.

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.