How far is Hodgdon, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Hodgdon, ME to Bangor, ME is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.94 mi
01h 55m
Flight
97.18 mi
156.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.18 mi
Kilometers
156.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.94 mi
Kilometers
197.85 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Hodgdon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hodgdon
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hodgdon
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
Medway
ME

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Hodgdon
62.6 mi
00h 57m
To Bangor
60.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Hodgdon and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Military Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    616 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    116.9 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Hodgdon and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
118 mi · 96%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Court Street
1.99 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Hodgdon Mills Road
0.94 mi · 1%
ME 222
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medway
00h 57m from Hodgdon
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon to Bangor?

The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 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?

Medway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Hodgdon and 60.4 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Hodgdon and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Medway

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

79 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

91 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hodgdon and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 97.18 mi (156.39 km).

Hodgdon

#1 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Hodgdon Mills Road (-67.866693, 46.05406)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.34 $38.69
Premium $4.86 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $6.00 $26.03 $52.05

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 Hodgdon and Bangor. The current time is 20:48:40.

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.