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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.47 mi
03h 12m
Flight
121.49 mi
195.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.49 mi
Kilometers
195.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.47 mi
Kilometers
253.42 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fryeburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T08:02
Arrive Fryeburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Bangor
78.6 mi
01h 36m
To Fryeburg
78.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    84 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ricker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Water Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Maine Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · White Oak Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bakerstown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bakerstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North High Street

    7.6 mi · 9 min · North High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 52%
Maine Turnpike
27.8 mi · 18%
Poland Spring Road
8.59 mi · 5%
North High Street
7.58 mi · 5%
Bridgton Road
6.83 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Trail
5.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 36m from Bangor
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Fryeburg. Straight-line distance: 121.49 mi (195.52 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Fryeburg

#2 Fryeburg

City in Maine, United States

Population3,436
Coordinates44.0164600, -70.9806200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Fryeburg (-70.98062, 44.01646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.87
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Fryeburg. The current time is 08:02:23.

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.