How far is New Sharon, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from New Sharon, ME to Bangor, ME is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.57 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.57 mi
Kilometers
124.84 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 16, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Sharon
2026-04-16T04:06
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 16, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Sharon
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
Palmyra
ME

Town in Maine

From New Sharon
35.1 mi
00h 38m
To Bangor
42.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Sharon and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Falls Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mercer Road

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mercer Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Skowhegan Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Skowhegan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Banks Road

    104 m · 14 sec · Banks Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Sharon 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
26.7 mi · 34%
Mercer Road
12.9 mi · 17%
Main Street
12 mi · 15%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 14%
Skowhegan Road
3.06 mi · 4%
West Front Street
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 28m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 38m from New Sharon
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Sharon and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Sharon to Bangor?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from New Sharon and 42.4 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:54 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 Likely around New Sharon and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

43 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

54 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

55 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Sharon and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).

New Sharon

#1 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-70.015716, 44.638879)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Sharon and Bangor. The current time is 04:06:18.

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.