How far is Vinalhaven, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Vinalhaven, ME to Bangor, ME is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vinalhaven and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinalhaven and Bangor.
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Start on East Main Street
2755 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
117 m · 18 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Turn right onto Main Street
577 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1803 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Camden Street
1 mi · 2 min · Camden Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
801 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Belfast Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Northport Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
682 ft · 23 sec · Route 1
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 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 Vinalhaven 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.
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Vinalhaven and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vinalhaven to Bangor?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Vinalhaven and 38.6 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vinalhaven and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
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 Belfast.
Belfast, Maine
Searsport, Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vinalhaven and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 52.1 mi (83.84 km).
#1 Vinalhaven
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 44.0481400, -68.8317000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
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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