How far is Harrison, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Harrison, ME to Bangor, ME is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
140.21 mi
02h 24m
Flight
105.22 mi
169.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.21 mi
Kilometers
225.64 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Harrison
68.2 mi
01h 12m
To Bangor
72 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    40 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Norway Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Norway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Paris Street

    1718 ft · 53 sec · Paris Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Market Square

    154 m · 14 sec · Market Square

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Square

    69 m · 5 sec · Market Square

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hebron Street

    2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hebron Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Paris Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodman Hill Road

    2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Youngs Corner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Mount Auburn Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Russell Street

    1314 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1555 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  26. 26

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  28. 28

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  29. 29

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  30. 30

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  38. 38

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
73.7 mi · 53%
US 202
12.8 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 5%
Main Street
5.39 mi · 4%
Norway Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Harrison Road
5.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

73.5 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 12m from Harrison
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison and 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 Harrison to Bangor?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Harrison and 72 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.33 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-70.67904, 44.110314)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.06
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.53 $39.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.86 $24.05 $48.09
Diesel $6.00 $29.69 $59.37

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 Harrison and Bangor. The current time is 03:22:40.

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.