How far is Porter, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Porter, ME to Bangor, ME is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
158.03 mi
02h 42m
Flight
127.19 mi
204.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.19 mi
Kilometers
204.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.03 mi
Kilometers
254.33 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Porter
78.9 mi
01h 21m
To Bangor
79.1 mi
01h 21m

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 Porter and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ossipee Trail

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  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 Porter 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
119 mi · 75%
Ossipee Trail
10.7 mi · 7%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi · 4%
Ossipee Trail West
4.11 mi · 3%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 2%
Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
01h 21m from Porter
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Porter 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 Porter to Bangor?

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Porter and 79.1 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 127.19 mi (204.69 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,525
Coordinates43.7959100, -70.9325600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Ossipee Trail (-70.93255, 43.795957)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.11 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.03
11.16 gal · 42.22 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.01 $44.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.87 $49.74
Premium $4.86 $27.11 $54.22
Diesel $6.00 $33.46 $66.93

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 Porter and Bangor. The current time is 22:55:43.

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.