How far is Sangerville, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Sangerville, ME to Bangor, ME is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
43.92 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.68 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sun, May 3, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sangerville
Sun, May 3, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sangerville
2026-05-03T03:21
Arrive Bangor
Sun, May 3, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sangerville
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
Charleston
ME

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

From Sangerville
21.8 mi
00h 29m
To Bangor
22.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    8 m · 3 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road

    78 m · 8 sec · Doughty Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    626 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Water Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bangor Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Bangor Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Finson Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Finson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ohio Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    126 m · 23 sec · Hudson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Union Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sangerville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bangor Road
7.49 mi · 17%
Dover Road
7.02 mi · 16%
Broadway
6.94 mi · 16%
Main Road
4.81 mi · 11%
Water Street
4.26 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.22 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Bangor Road

Continue on Bangor Road

7.49 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 29m from Sangerville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sangerville and Light Rain near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sangerville to Bangor?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Sangerville and 22.1 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sangerville and Light Rain near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

35 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

35 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

70 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

74 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sangerville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.87 km).

Sangerville

#1 Sangerville

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population1,285
Coordinates45.1647800, -69.3564400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Douty Hill Road (-69.356431, 45.16474)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sangerville and Bangor. The current time is 03:21:56.

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.