How far is Lubec, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Lubec, ME to Bangor, ME is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubec and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubec and Bangor.
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Start on School Street
4 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
768 ft · 37 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1900 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road
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Continue on Lubec Road
1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 1
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Road
127 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Court Street
2857 ft · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Northfield Road
12.8 mi · 22 min · Northfield Road
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Continue on Junior Williams Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Junior Williams Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Road
23.8 mi · 32 min · Airline Road
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Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
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Continue on Main Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
728 ft · 12 sec · 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 Lubec and Bangor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Airline Road
Continue on Airline Road
28.7 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 Lubec to Bangor?
The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Wesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Lubec and 56.6 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bangor is Chance Snow Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Wesley
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 Lubec and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 87.99 mi (141.6 km).
#1 Lubec
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.8606400, -66.9841500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
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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