How far is Windsor, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Windsor, ME to Bangor, ME is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.6 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.06 mi
83.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.06 mi
Kilometers
83.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.53 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Fri, May 1, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Fri, May 1, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-05-01T12:52
Arrive Bangor
Fri, May 1, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Troy
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

From Windsor
30.3 mi
00h 36m
To Bangor
30.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Belfast Road

    41 m · 4 sec · South Belfast Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Windsor Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Windsor Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 3

    1132 ft · 25 sec · Route 3

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  7. 7

    Continue on China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1816 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Unity Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Unity Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Albion Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Albion Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Western Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Carmel Road North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Carmel Road North

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Windsor 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
12.1 mi · 20%
Carmel Road North
11 mi · 18%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 14%
Albion Road
5.43 mi · 9%
China Road
4.71 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
3.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Continue on Western Avenue

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 36m from Windsor
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Windsor and Chance Light Rain near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Bangor?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Windsor and 30.3 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 8.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Windsor and Chance Light Rain near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

32 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

35 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

38 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

46 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.79 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population2,620
Coordinates44.3106300, -69.5806000
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: South Belfast Road (-69.580605, 44.310614)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Bangor. The current time is 12:52:31.

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.