How far is Lake Arrowhead, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Lake Arrowhead, ME to Bangor, ME is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
City in Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arrowhead and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arrowhead and Bangor.
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Start on Pioneer Circle
64 m · 14 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Turn left onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 16 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn left onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn left onto New Dam Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Dam Road
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Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Edgecomb Bridge
63 m · 4 sec · Edgecomb Bridge
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Continue on Cape Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Plains Road
3 mi · 5 min · Plains Road
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Continue on High Street
1488 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
50 m · 3 sec · River Road
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Continue on Bonny Eagle Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bonny Eagle Road
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Continue on Sokokis Trail
3094 ft · 1 min · Sokokis Trail
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Continue on Bonny Eagle Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bonny Eagle Road
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Continue on Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on West Gray Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
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Take the exit right
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.6 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
82.9 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Lake Arrowhead 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
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
82.9 mi · 01h 30m
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 Rain Showers leaving Lake Arrowhead and Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Arrowhead to Bangor?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 76.2 miles from Lake Arrowhead and 76.4 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Arrowhead and Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arrowhead and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 124.75 mi (200.76 km).
#1 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $25.82 | $51.65 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
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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