How far is Whitefield, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Whitefield, ME to Bangor, ME is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
73.86 mi
01h 32m
Flight
60.38 mi
97.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.38 mi
Kilometers
97.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.87 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefield
2026-04-18T16:46
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefield
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
Clinton
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Whitefield
45 mi
00h 46m
To Bangor
28.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Whitefield and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pittston Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Pittston Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on East Pittston Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · East Pittston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hospital Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hospital Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Stone Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · Stone Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    28 m · 2 sec · Bangor Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Augusta Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alfond Roundabout

    0 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefield and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfond Roundabout
70.1 mi · 95%
East Pittston Road
5.55 mi · 8%
River Road
3.59 mi · 5%
Pittston Road
2.68 mi · 4%
Water Street
2.24 mi · 3%
Augusta Bypass
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alfond Roundabout

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 16m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 46m from Whitefield
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitefield 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 Whitefield to Bangor?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Whitefield and 28.8 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitefield and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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 Clinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Vassalboro Town Office
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Vassalboro Town Office

Vassalboro , ME
682 Main St, Vassalboro, ME 04989
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

39 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

45 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

56 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefield and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 60.38 mi (97.18 km).

Whitefield

#1 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittston Road (-69.625311, 44.169986)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.59
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.30 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.63 $23.27
Premium $4.86 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $6.00 $15.65 $31.30

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 Whitefield and Bangor. The current time is 16:46:55.

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.