How far is Parsonsfield, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Parsonsfield, ME to Bangor, ME is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
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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 02h 50m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsonsfield and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsonsfield and Bangor.
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Start on Middle Road
42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Merrill Hill Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road
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Continue on Parsonsfield Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Sokokis Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Turn left onto Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on West Gray Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
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Take the exit right
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.6 mi · 35 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 Parsonsfield 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 Cloudy leaving Parsonsfield and Partly Sunny near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsonsfield to Bangor?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Parsonsfield and 81.2 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Parsonsfield and Partly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsonsfield and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 km).
#1 Parsonsfield
Town in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,971 |
| Coordinates | 43.7270200, -70.9286800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
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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