How far is Millinocket, ME from Bangor, ME?

Fastest route

The distance between Millinocket, ME and Bangor, ME is 72 miles (115.87 kilometers) by car, following the I-95 N route. The drive time is approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. The halfway point is Howland, ME.

Here are some recommended routes from Millinocket to Bangor by car:

  • Route 1: 1 hour and 10 minutes, 71.2 miles
    • ME-157 W
    • I-95 N
    • Hammond St
    • State St
    • Harlow St
    • Center St
  • Route 2: 1 hour and 29 minutes, 75.2 miles
    • ME-157 W
    • I-95 N
    • Stillwater Ave
    • Center St
    • Main St/U.S. Rte 2 E
    • Old County Rd S
    • ME-116 S/ME-155 S/ME-6 WContinue to follow ME-155 S/ME-6 W
    • At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Lagrange Rd
    • Turn right to merge onto I-95 N toward Medway
    • Take the exit toward ME-157 W
    • Turn left onto ME-157 W
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.16 mi
01h 10m
Flight
59.24 mi
95.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.24 mi
Kilometers
95.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.16 mi
Kilometers
116.13 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millinocket
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millinocket
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
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Millinocket
36 mi
00h 35m
To Bangor
36.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millinocket and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 157

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport

    980 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    157 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millinocket and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
62 mi · 86%
Main Street
3.77 mi · 5%
Route 157
2.8 mi · 4%
Central Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Old Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
00h 35m from Millinocket
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Millinocket and 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 Millinocket to Bangor?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Millinocket and 36.1 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Millinocket and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Howland

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millinocket and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 59.24 mi (95.34 km).

Millinocket

#1 Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,244
Coordinates45.6572700, -68.7097600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-68.709762, 45.657332)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Millinocket and Bangor. The current time is 02:18:02.

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.