How far is Southwest Harbor, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Southwest Harbor, ME to Bangor, ME is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Areas Of Fog
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southwest Harbor and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwest Harbor and Bangor.
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Start on Clark Point Road
72 m · 8 sec · Clark Point Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
7 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 102
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102
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Continue on Triangle Road
696 ft · 18 sec · Triangle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
739 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road
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Continue on High Street
1.1 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Beechland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on State Street
1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Main Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road
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Continue on Wilson Street
2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Wilson Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · 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 Southwest Harbor 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.
Main Road
Continue on Main Road
12.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Light Rain Likely then Areas Of Fog leaving Southwest Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southwest Harbor to Bangor?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Southwest Harbor and 24.4 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Areas Of Fog around Southwest Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southwest Harbor and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 42.37 mi (68.18 km).
#1 Southwest Harbor
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.2798000, -68.3250200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.19 | $20.39 |
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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