How far is Bangor, ME from Fryeburg, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Fryeburg, ME is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Fryeburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Fryeburg.
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Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
24.7 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Ricker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road
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Continue on Spring Water Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road
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Turn sharp right onto Maine Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street
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Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · White Oak Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bakerstown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bakerstown Road
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Continue on Poland Spring Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Casco Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North High Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · North High Street
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Continue on Bridgton Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Fryeburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hammond Street
Merge slight left
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Fryeburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Fryeburg?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Bangor and 78.9 miles from Fryeburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Fryeburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Fryeburg. Straight-line distance: 121.49 mi (195.52 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fryeburg
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 44.0164600, -70.9806200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fryeburg (-70.98062, 44.01646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.78 | $49.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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