How far is Jonesport, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Jonesport, ME to Bangor, ME is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
Human settlement in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesport and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesport and Bangor.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on State Route 187
1417 ft · 28 sec · State Route 187
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Continue on Indian River Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on State Route 187
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 187
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 1
5.1 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2696 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on US Highway 1A
3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on Bridge Street
1721 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
27.7 mi · 41 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on Oak Street
3144 ft · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Main Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road
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Continue on Wilson Street
2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Wilson Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Wilson Street
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Continue on Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Street
22 m · 2 sec · 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 Jonesport and Bangor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 1
Continue on US Highway 1
27.7 mi · 00h 41m
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.
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 Jonesport to Bangor?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Jonesport and 41.8 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bangor is Chance Snow Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Bar Harbor Town Office
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Searsport, Maine
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
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Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesport and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 60.85 mi (97.93 km).
#1 Jonesport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,332 |
| Coordinates | 44.5328600, -67.5983300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
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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