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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Palmyra Road
101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
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Continue on Academy Street
1597 ft · 38 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1942 ft · 39 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Warren Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Warren Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Banks Road
104 m · 12 sec · Banks Road
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight left
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 28 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 Saint Albans 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 31.87 mi (51.29 km).
#1 Saint Albans
St.
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.9100600, -69.4100500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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