How far is Hollis Center, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Hollis Center, ME to Bangor, ME is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
146.7 mi
02h 26m
Flight
122.12 mi
196.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.12 mi
Kilometers
196.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.7 mi
Kilometers
236.09 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollis Center
2026-05-12T18:34
Arrive Bangor
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollis Center
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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Hollis Center
73.7 mi
01h 13m
To Bangor
73 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollis Center and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Cape Road

    661 ft · 15 sec · Cape Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    1052 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 47 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollis Center 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
82.8 mi · 56%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 28%
Main Street
4.65 mi · 3%
Narragansett Trail
3.91 mi · 3%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 3%
Narragansett Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 13m from Hollis Center
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollis Center and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollis Center to Bangor?

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Hollis Center and 73 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollis Center and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollis Center and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 122.12 mi (196.53 km).

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#1 Hollis Center

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,637
Coordinates43.6050800, -70.5931100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Road (-70.59298, 43.605287)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.87
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.44 $40.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.09 $46.17
Premium $4.86 $25.16 $50.33
Diesel $6.00 $31.06 $62.13

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollis Center and Bangor. The current time is 18:34:45.

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.