How far is New Gloucester, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from New Gloucester, ME to Bangor, ME is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 49m.
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 Kennebec County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Gloucester and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Gloucester and Bangor.
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Start on Gloucester Hill Road
79 m · 13 sec · Gloucester Hill Road
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Turn left onto Intervale Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Intervale Road
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Turn slight right onto Lewiston Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
152 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.1 mi · 26 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 New Gloucester 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Gloucester to Bangor?
The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from New Gloucester and 57.3 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Gloucester and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 94.21 mi (151.62 km).
#1 New Gloucester
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,880 |
| Coordinates | 43.9628500, -70.2825500 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.01 | $36.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.63 | $39.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
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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