How far is Friendship, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Friendship, ME to Bangor, ME is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.59 mi
01h 49m
Flight
62.8 mi
101.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.8 mi
Kilometers
101.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.59 mi
Kilometers
131.31 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Fri, May 1, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Friendship
Sat, May 2, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendship
2026-05-01T21:32
Arrive Bangor
Fri, May 1, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendship
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
Belfast
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Friendship
40 mi
00h 54m
To Bangor
41.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harbor Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Harbor Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    812 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cushing Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cushing Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1499 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cushing Road

    7.7 mi · 19 min · Cushing Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2583 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1803 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Camden Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Camden Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Commercial Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    801 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Belfast Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 1

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 1

    682 ft · 23 sec · Route 1

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship 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
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.2 mi · 19%
Atlantic Highway
13.2 mi · 16%
Cushing Road
9.03 mi · 11%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 9%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 8%
Commercial Street
5.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfast
00h 54m from Friendship
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Friendship and Chance Light Rain near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Friendship to Bangor?

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Friendship and 41.6 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Friendship and Chance Light Rain near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Belfast

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

1 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

9 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

16 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendship and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 62.8 mi (101.07 km).

Friendship

#1 Friendship

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population1,143
Coordinates43.9836900, -69.3339400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Harbor Road (-69.334298, 43.98378)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendship and Bangor. The current time is 21:32:09.

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.