How far is Northport, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Northport, ME to Bangor, ME is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.69 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.26 mi
53.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.26 mi
Kilometers
53.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.71 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, May 30, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Northport
Sat, May 30, 9:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northport
2026-05-30T19:00
Arrive Bangor
Sat, May 30, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northport
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
Bucksport
ME

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

From Northport
22.4 mi
00h 30m
To Bangor
20.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    682 ft · 23 sec · Route 1

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.2 mi · 35%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 16%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 15%
Atlantic Highway
4.42 mi · 10%
Route 1
3 mi · 7%
Searsport Avenue
2.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucksport
00h 30m from Northport
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northport and Mostly Cloudy near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northport to Bangor?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bucksport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Northport and 20.3 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northport and Mostly Cloudy near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Bucksport

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

15 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

24 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

27 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

37 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.53 km).

Northport

#1 Northport

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,593
Coordinates44.3378600, -68.9614200
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Cove Road (-68.961239, 44.337732)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Northport and Bangor. The current time is 19:00:20.

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.