How far is Kennebunk, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Bangor, ME is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennebunk and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and Bangor.
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Start on Friend Street
42 m · 10 sec · Friend Street
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Turn right onto High Street
129 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Turn slight left onto York Street
103 m · 12 sec · York Street
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fletcher Street
2353 ft · 48 sec · Fletcher Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street
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Turn slight right
740 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Kennebunk 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 Kennebunk 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 Kennebunk to Bangor?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Kennebunk and 77.2 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.50 one way or $43.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kennebunk and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 131.43 mi (211.52 km).
#1 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.48 | $52.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.68 | $65.37 |
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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