How far is South Berwick, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from South Berwick, ME to Bangor, ME is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Berwick and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Berwick and Bangor.
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Start on Scotts Court
70 m · 12 sec · Scotts Court
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Turn right onto Main Street
59 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Portland Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Wells Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
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Continue on North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road
3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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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 South Berwick and Bangor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Berwick 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 South Berwick to Bangor?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from South Berwick and 86.5 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Berwick and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 148 mi (238.19 km).
#1 South Berwick
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,613 |
| Coordinates | 43.2345300, -70.8095000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
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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