How far is Mount Vernon, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, ME to Bangor, ME is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 01h 24m.
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.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bangor.
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Start on Pond Road
42 m · 8 sec · Pond Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
132 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Belgrade Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Castle Island Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Castle Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
2740 ft · 1 min · Cemetery Road
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Turn left onto Oakland Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Oakland Road
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Continue on Belgrade Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
2516 ft · 43 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Belgrade Road
1352 ft · 23 sec · Belgrade Road
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
2644 ft · 47 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Turn left
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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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 Mount Vernon 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.
Kennedy Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon and Partly Cloudy near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Bangor?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Mount Vernon and 38.8 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Partly Cloudy near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
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 Mount Vernon and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 62.97 mi (101.34 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
Town in Kennebec County, Maine
| Population | 1,706 |
| Coordinates | 44.5011800, -69.9875600 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
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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