How far is Swanville, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Swanville, ME to Bangor, ME is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Waldo County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanville and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanville and Bangor.
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Start on Curtis Road
51 m · 5 sec · Curtis Road
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Turn right onto Swan Lake Avenue
6.8 mi · 12 min · Swan Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Stream Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Stream Road
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Turn straight onto Goshen Road
3 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road
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Turn left onto Clark Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Road
4 mi · 7 min · Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Kennebec Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kennebec Road
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Turn left onto Mayo Road
1 mi · 3 min · Mayo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
1095 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer
549 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 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 Swanville 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.
Swan Lake Avenue
Turn right onto Swan Lake Avenue
6.8 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Swanville and Rain near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swanville to Bangor?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winterport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Swanville and 12.7 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Swanville and Rain near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Winterport
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 Winterport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).
#1 Swanville
City in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 44.5211900, -68.9978100 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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