How far is Trenton, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Trenton, ME to Bangor, ME is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Bangor.
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Start on Bar Harbor Road
5.5 mi · 10 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 Trenton 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Bangor?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Otis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Trenton and 18.4 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Otis
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 Otis.
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Bangor, Maine
Searsport, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 32.07 mi (51.61 km).
#1 Trenton
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 44.4389700, -68.3700200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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