How far is Readfield, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Readfield, ME to Bangor, ME is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
85.45 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.09 mi
104.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.45 mi
Kilometers
137.52 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readfield
2026-04-18T10:55
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Readfield
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
Clinton
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Readfield
43.1 mi
00h 43m
To Bangor
42.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Readfield Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Readfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readfield 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
73.7 mi · 86%
Main Street
5.46 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
2.36 mi · 3%
Readfield Road
2.07 mi · 2%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Old Winthrop Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

73.5 mi · 01h 20m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 43m from Readfield
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Readfield 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 Readfield to Bangor?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Readfield and 42.4 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Readfield and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

BUS

Augusta, ME

39 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

45 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

56 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readfield and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 65.09 mi (104.76 km).

Readfield

#1 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Road (-69.966648, 44.387839)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.87 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.86 $14.62 $29.25
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Readfield and Bangor. The current time is 10:55:25.

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.