How far is Palermo, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Palermo, ME to Bangor, ME is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palermo and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palermo and Bangor.
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Start on Branch Mills Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Branch Mills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alder Park Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Alder Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
4.5 mi · 7 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Albion Road
2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road
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Continue on China Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road
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Continue on Main Street
1816 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Unity Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Unity Road
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Continue on Albion Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Albion Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
12.1 mi · 18 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Carmel Road North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Carmel Road North
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Take the ramp right
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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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 Palermo and Bangor.
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.
Western Avenue
Continue on Western Avenue
12.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog leaving Palermo and Patchy Fog near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palermo to Bangor?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Palermo and 24.9 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog around Palermo and Patchy Fog near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palermo and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 43.72 mi (70.36 km).
#1 Palermo
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 44.4078500, -69.4739300 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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