How far is Sedgwick, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Sedgwick, ME to Bangor, ME is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedgwick and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedgwick and Bangor.
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Start on Main Street
54 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Sedgwick Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · North Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Salt Pond Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Salt Pond Road
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Continue on South Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tenney Hill
4 m · 1 sec · Tenney Hill
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Exit the roundabout onto Tenney Hill
2192 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill
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Continue on Main Street
1322 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Front Ridge Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Front Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Union Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Street
22 m · 2 sec · 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 Sedgwick 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedgwick to Bangor?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Sedgwick and 22.2 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 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 $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Orland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Ellsworth City Hall
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.78 km).
#1 Sedgwick
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 44.3036900, -68.6161400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
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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