How far is Searsmont, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Searsmont, ME to Bangor, ME is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
49.43 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.65 mi
58.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.43 mi
Kilometers
79.55 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Searsmont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searsmont
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Bangor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Searsmont
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
Stockton Springs
ME

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Searsmont
23.7 mi
00h 31m
To Bangor
25.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Searsmont and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New England Road

    32 m · 8 sec · New England Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Searsmont Road

    755 ft · 21 sec · Searsmont Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street North

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Searsmont Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Searsmont Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    682 ft · 23 sec · Route 1

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searsmont 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.2 mi · 31%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 14%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 13%
Belmont Avenue
4.3 mi · 9%
Searsport Avenue
2.68 mi · 5%
Main Street North
2.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockton Springs
00h 31m from Searsmont
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Searsmont 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 Searsmont to Bangor?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Stockton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Searsmont and 25.7 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockton Springs

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

5 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

15 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

37 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searsmont and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 36.65 mi (58.99 km).

Searsmont

#1 Searsmont

City in United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.3617400, -69.1950400
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: New England Road (-69.195102, 44.361731)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 Searsmont and Bangor. The current time is 22:33:39.

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.