How far is Fort Kent, ME from Bangor, ME?

Fastest route

The route from Fort Kent, ME 04743 to Bangor, Maine 04401 is approximately 186 miles long and takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes via ME-11 S and I-95 S. The fastest route is recommended due to current traffic conditions.

Directions

Head west on Highland Ave toward E Main St.
Follow ME-11 S and I-95 S to Hammond St in Bangor.
Turn right onto Bridge St.
Turn left onto ME-11 S/Aroostook Rd.
Turn left onto ME-11 S/Station St.
Turn right onto ME-11 S/Main St.
Continue to follow ME-11 S.
Turn right onto the ramp to Bangor.
Take exit 185 for ME-15 N/Broadway toward Bangor/Brewer.
Turn left onto ME-15 S/Broadway.
Turn right onto Center St.
Turn right onto Cumberland St.
Harlow St turns right and becomes Central St.
Turn left onto Hammond St.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Make sure to check the current traffic conditions before starting your journey.
⛽ Plan for any necessary fuel stops along the way.
📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device for real-time guidance.
🚧 Stay alert for road signs and follow the indicated directions.
🕒 Allow extra time for potential delays or unexpected circumstances.
🚫 Observe traffic rules and regulations for a safe and smooth trip.
🗺 Familiarize yourself with the route beforehand to increase confidence while driving.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Kent and Bangor is 170.03 miles (273.64 km).

Flight distance from Fort Kent, ME to Bangor, ME is 170.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Fort Kent to Bangor with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Kent, Maine to Bangor, Maine is: 216.45 miles (348.35 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Kent to Bangor will take approximately 03 hours 43 minutes.

#1 Fort Kent

Town in Maine, USA

Population	3805
GPS Coordinates	47°15'31"N 68°35'22"W
Latitude	47.2586500
Longitude	-68.5894900
Altitude	171
Country	United States

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population	31998
GPS Coordinates	44°48'4"N 68°46'40"W
Latitude	44.8011800
Longitude	-68.7778100
Altitude	36
Country	United States

Starting point in Fort Kent: Highland Avenue (-68.589476,47.258621)
Ending point in Bangor: Hammond Street (-68.777856,44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Kent and Bangor

The distance between Fort Kent and Bangor is 348 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Fort Kent and Bangor. The current time is 13:42:41.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.91 liters (7.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Kent and Bangor.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Kent to Bangor is $27.46 (diesel $34.25).

Maine gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.6	$4.01	$4.44	$4.48
Total	$27.46	$30.63	$33.88	$34.25

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maine ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.595 (Diesel $4.484) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Kent and Bangor (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.