How far is Bangor, ME from West Paris, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.17 mi
02h 40m
Flight
94.36 mi
151.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.36 mi
Kilometers
151.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.17 mi
Kilometers
195 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Paris
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-31T00:40
Arrive West Paris
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
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 Bangor
60.5 mi
01h 20m
To West Paris
60.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and West Paris.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US 202

    4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Union Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Summer Street

    1164 ft · 33 sec · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Route 133

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 133

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 133

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leeds Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Leeds Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 219

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 219

  15. 15

    Continue on Howes Corner Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Howes Corner Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Howes Corner Road

    73 m · 7 sec · Howes Corner Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Auburn Road

    79 m · 3 sec · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Bear Pond Road

    558 ft · 12 sec · New Bear Pond Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bear Pond Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Bear Pond Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sumner Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sumner Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Paris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Paris Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Road

    542 ft · 7 sec · Bethel Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pioneer Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and West Paris.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
74.9 mi · 62%
Main Street
15 mi · 12%
Bear Pond Road
6.36 mi · 5%
Howes Corner Road
5.77 mi · 5%
US 202
4.7 mi · 4%
Route 133
3.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 20m from Bangor
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Bangor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to West Paris?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 60.5 miles from Bangor and 60.6 miles from West Paris.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Bangor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.

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 4.8 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 13.5 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 13.4 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 Bangor and West Paris. Straight-line distance: 94.36 mi (151.86 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
West Paris

#2 West Paris

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates44.3242300, -70.5739500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: West Paris (-70.57395, 44.32423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.88
Round trip
$33.77
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.88 $33.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.08 $38.15
Premium $4.86 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $6.00 $25.67 $51.33

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and West Paris. The current time is 00:40:57.

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.