How far is Harpswell Center, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Harpswell Center, ME to Bangor, ME is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harpswell Center and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harpswell Center and Bangor.
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Start on Harpswell Neck Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Harpswell Neck Road
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Continue on Harpswell Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road
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Continue on Sills Drive
993 ft · 36 sec · Sills Drive
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Continue on Federal Street
3194 ft · 2 min · Federal Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
143 m · 19 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Maine Street
1150 ft · 45 sec · Maine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 196
823 ft · 29 sec · Route 196
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Continue on Lewiston Road
2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harpswell Center and Bangor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harpswell Center 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 Harpswell Center to Bangor?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Harpswell Center and 58 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harpswell Center and Partly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harpswell Center and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 91.25 mi (146.85 km).
#1 Harpswell Center
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 5,281 |
| Coordinates | 43.8017500, -69.9842100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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