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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.58 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.16 mi
35.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.16 mi
Kilometers
35.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.77 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 30, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Swanville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swanville
2026-04-30T05:35
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 30, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Swanville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winterport
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

From Swanville
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Bangor
12.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Curtis Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Curtis Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swan Lake Avenue

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Swan Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Stream Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Stream Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Goshen Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clark Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Monroe Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kennebec Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kennebec Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mayo Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Mayo Road

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Swan Lake Avenue
6.8 mi · 26%
Monroe Road
3.98 mi · 15%
Goshen Road
3 mi · 11%
Western Avenue
2.03 mi · 8%
Clark Road
1.79 mi · 7%
Kennebec Road
1.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winterport
00h 20m from Swanville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

20 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

20 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

28 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

33 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swanville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).

Swanville

#1 Swanville

City in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,359
Coordinates44.5211900, -68.9978100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Curtis Road (-68.997823, 44.521161)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Swanville and Bangor. The current time is 05:35:56.

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.