How far is Wilton, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Wilton, ME to Bangor, ME is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and Bangor.
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Start on Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Chesterville Road
834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road
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Turn left onto Vienna Road
565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road
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Turn right onto Philbrick Street
949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Continue on Mercer Road
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mercer Road
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Turn left onto Skowhegan Road
3.1 mi · 3 min · Skowhegan Road
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Continue on West Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
63 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Banks Road
104 m · 14 sec · Banks Road
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight left
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Wilton 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.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight left
26 mi · 00h 28m
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 Wilton 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 Wilton to Bangor?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Wilton and 51.7 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Canaan
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 Canaan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 72.67 mi (116.95 km).
#1 Wilton
Town in Maine
| Population | 3,929 |
| Coordinates | 44.5928400, -70.2281200 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
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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