How far is Stonington, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Stonington, ME to Bangor, ME is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.4 mi
01h 25m
Flight
44.9 mi
72.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.9 mi
Kilometers
72.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.4 mi
Kilometers
93.99 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Stonington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stonington
2026-04-18T06:18
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stonington
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
Penobscot
ME

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

From Stonington
29.2 mi
00h 42m
To Bangor
29.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    34 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    102 m · 16 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1087 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Thurlows Hill Road

    547 ft · 11 sec · Thurlows Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Stonington Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Stonington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Deer Isle Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Deer Isle Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street

    2576 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Snows Cove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Graytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Graytown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southern Bay Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Penobscot Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Acadia Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stonington 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.2 mi · 26%
North Penobscot Road
4.99 mi · 9%
North Deer Isle Road
4.63 mi · 8%
Southern Bay Road
4.63 mi · 8%
Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6%
Acadia Highway
3.38 mi · 6%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Penobscot
00h 42m from Stonington
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Stonington and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stonington to Bangor?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Penobscot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Stonington and 29.2 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Stonington and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Penobscot

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Penobscot and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
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Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 13 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Ellsworth City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Ellsworth City Hall

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Penobscot.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

16 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

25 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

31 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

40 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stonington and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 44.9 mi (72.26 km).

Stonington

#1 Stonington

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,033
Coordinates44.1561900, -68.6666900
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Opera House Lane (-68.6666, 44.155978)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stonington and Bangor. The current time is 06:18:25.

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.