How far is Solon, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Solon, ME to Bangor, ME is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
62.21 mi
01h 14m
Flight
53.89 mi
86.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.89 mi
Kilometers
86.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.21 mi
Kilometers
100.12 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
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
Palmyra
ME

Town in Maine

From Solon
33.4 mi
00h 37m
To Bangor
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jewett Street

    1219 ft · 35 sec · Jewett Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto High Street

    603 ft · 17 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Banks Road

    104 m · 14 sec · Banks Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
26.7 mi · 43%
South Main Street
13.3 mi · 21%
Main Street
12 mi · 19%
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 18%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.85 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 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 37m from Solon
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Solon and 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 Solon to Bangor?

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Solon and 28.8 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

43 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

54 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

55 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 53.89 mi (86.73 km).

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#1 Solon

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates44.9495000, -69.8583900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-69.858518, 44.949943)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 Solon and Bangor. The current time is 02:25:54.

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.