How far is Bangor, ME from Paris, ME?
The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Paris, ME is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Paris.
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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 · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the exit right
1401 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Minot Road
50 m · 3 sec · West Minot Road
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Turn straight onto Woodman Hill Road
1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Continue on Paris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paris Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paris Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Paris.
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
73.4 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Paris?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Bangor and 62.2 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Paris. Straight-line distance: 92.73 mi (149.24 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.2597900, -70.5006200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-70.50062, 44.25979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
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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