How far is Yarmouth, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Yarmouth, ME to Bangor, ME is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.89 mi
01h 45m
Flight
98.15 mi
157.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.15 mi
Kilometers
157.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.89 mi
Kilometers
189.72 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yarmouth
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth
58.8 mi
00h 52m
To Bangor
59 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1642 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  5. 5

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

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yarmouth 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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
80.1 mi · 68%
Route 1
36 mi · 31%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 1%
US 2
0.23 mi
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 52m from Yarmouth
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Yarmouth and 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 Yarmouth to Bangor?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 58.8 miles from Yarmouth and 59 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yarmouth and 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 3.9 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

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 Yarmouth and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 98.15 mi (157.95 km).

Yarmouth

#1 Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population8,602
Coordinates43.8006400, -70.1867200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 1 (-70.186734, 43.800647)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.41
Round trip
$32.82
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.41 $32.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.54 $37.08
Premium $4.86 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $6.00 $24.95 $49.90

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 Yarmouth and Bangor. The current time is 04:05:17.

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.