How far is Enfield, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Enfield, ME to Bangor, ME is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
39.04 mi
00h 39m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.04 mi
Kilometers
62.83 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enfield
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enfield
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
Alton
ME

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Enfield
19.5 mi
00h 19m
To Bangor
19.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Enfield and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hammett Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Hammett Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2645 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Road

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coffin Street

    109 m · 7 sec · Coffin Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward LaGrange Road

    57 m · 4 sec · LaGrange Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto LaGrange Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · LaGrange Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.7 mi · 33 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 Enfield 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LaGrange Road
33 mi · 85%
Hammett Road
3.71 mi · 10%
Union Street
0.97 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Bridge Road
0.44 mi · 1%
ME 222
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LaGrange Road

Merge slight left

31.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 19m from Enfield
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Enfield 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 Enfield to Bangor?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Enfield and 19.5 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

15 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

25 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

65 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

71 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enfield and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.44 km).

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#1 Enfield

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,531
Coordinates45.2489400, -68.5683600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammett Road (-68.568225, 45.249272)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 Enfield and Bangor. The current time is 22:59:56.

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.