How far is Saint Albans, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, ME to Bangor, ME is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.34 mi
00h 39m
Flight
31.87 mi
51.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.87 mi
Kilometers
51.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.34 mi
Kilometers
60.1 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sun, May 31, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Sun, May 31, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-05-31T00:29
Arrive Bangor
Sun, May 31, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plymouth
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Saint Albans
20.1 mi
00h 19m
To Bangor
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmyra Road

    101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Academy Street

    1597 ft · 38 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1942 ft · 39 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren Hill Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Warren Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Warren Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Banks Road

    104 m · 12 sec · Banks Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 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 Saint Albans 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
26.7 mi · 71%
Warren Hill Road
5.08 mi · 14%
Main Street
3.95 mi · 11%
Hartland Road
2.32 mi · 6%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 19m from Saint Albans
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Bangor?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Saint Albans and 17.3 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

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Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

41 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

42 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 31.87 mi (51.29 km).

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#1 Saint Albans

St.

Population1,979
Coordinates44.9100600, -69.4100500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmyra Road (-69.41006, 44.910145)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Bangor. The current time is 00:29:39.

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.