How far is Hallowell, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Hallowell, ME to Bangor, ME is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
77.07 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.29 mi
98.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.04 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hallowell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallowell
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallowell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Hallowell
38.5 mi
00h 38m
To Bangor
38.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    58 m · 15 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle

    64 m · 4 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Water Street

    51 m · 4 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chandler Street

    53 m · 6 sec · Chandler Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chandler Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Chandler Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2404 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
72 mi · 93%
State Street
1.69 mi · 2%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Water Street
0.83 mi · 1%
US 2
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 38m from Hallowell
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hallowell and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Hallowell and 38.5 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hallowell and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallowell and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 61.29 mi (98.63 km).

Hallowell

#1 Hallowell

City in Maine

Population2,385
Coordinates44.2859000, -69.7908800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-69.790835, 44.286018)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.12 $24.25
Premium $4.86 $13.21 $26.43
Diesel $6.00 $16.31 $32.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallowell and Bangor. The current time is 09:20:23.

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.