How far is Woolwich, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Woolwich, ME to Bangor, ME is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.02 mi
01h 49m
Flight
79.21 mi
127.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.21 mi
Kilometers
127.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.02 mi
Kilometers
183.49 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Woolwich
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woolwich
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woolwich
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Woolwich
57 mi
00h 54m
To Bangor
57 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Leeman Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 70%
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 19%
Leeman Highway
7.59 mi · 7%
ME 196 West
2.27 mi · 2%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 54m from Woolwich
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woolwich and Slight 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 Woolwich to Bangor?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Woolwich and 57 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woolwich and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.5 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woolwich and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 79.21 mi (127.47 km).

Woolwich

#1 Woolwich

Town of the United States

Population3,218
Coordinates43.9186900, -69.8011600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-69.800863, 43.918619)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.86
Round trip
$31.72
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.86 $31.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.92 $35.83
Premium $4.86 $19.53 $39.06
Diesel $6.00 $24.11 $48.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woolwich and Bangor. The current time is 22:51:10.

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.