How far is Winslow, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Winslow, ME to Bangor, ME is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.1 mi
00h 55m
Flight
45.01 mi
72.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.28 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Fri, May 1, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Winslow
Sat, May 2, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winslow
2026-05-01T22:11
Arrive Bangor
Fri, May 1, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winslow
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
Newport
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Winslow
28.1 mi
00h 27m
To Bangor
28 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°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 Winslow and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Garand Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Garand Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    1162 ft · 25 sec · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    127 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spring Street

    106 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  6. 6

    Continue on College Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · College Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chaplin Street

    987 ft · 17 sec · Chaplin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    52.5 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
53.7 mi · 96%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.63 mi · 1%
US 2
0.23 mi
Clinton Avenue
0.22 mi
Chaplin Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight right

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 27m from Winslow
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winslow 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 Winslow to Bangor?

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Winslow and 28 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

36 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

48 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winslow and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 45.01 mi (72.43 km).

Winslow

#1 Winslow

Town in Maine

Population7,654
Coordinates44.5470100, -69.6211600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Garand Street (-69.620903, 44.546971)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Winslow and Bangor. The current time is 22:11:08.

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.