How far is Newfield, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Newfield, ME to Bangor, ME is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
154.77 mi
02h 39m
Flight
129.77 mi
208.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.77 mi
Kilometers
208.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.77 mi
Kilometers
249.08 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Newfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfield
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfield
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Newfield
77.6 mi
01h 19m
To Bangor
77.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    748 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sokokis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1644 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
119 mi · 77%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi · 4%
Sokokis Avenue
4.88 mi · 3%
Ossipee Trail West
4.11 mi · 3%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 3%
Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

82.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 19m from Newfield
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newfield and Slight 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 Newfield to Bangor?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Newfield and 77.1 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 129.77 mi (208.85 km).

Newfield

#1 Newfield

Town in Maine

Population1,588
Coordinates43.6481300, -70.8470100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-70.846989, 43.648371)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $21.54
Round trip
$43.08
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.54 $43.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.34 $48.67
Premium $4.86 $26.52 $53.05
Diesel $6.00 $32.74 $65.49

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 Newfield and Bangor. The current time is 23:01:35.

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.