How far is Frenchville, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Bangor, ME is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
143.01 mi
02h 31m
Flight
131.65 mi
211.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.65 mi
Kilometers
211.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.01 mi
Kilometers
230.16 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Frenchville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frenchville
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Bangor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frenchville
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
Stacyville
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Frenchville
71.5 mi
01h 15m
To Bangor
71.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frenchville and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Frenchville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Frenchville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Exchange Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  11. 11

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport

    980 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    157 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
81.3 mi · 57%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 21%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Frenchville Road
4.74 mi · 3%
North Road
4.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stacyville
01h 15m from Frenchville
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchville and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frenchville to Bangor?

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Stacyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Frenchville and 71.6 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchville and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Stacyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

108 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

119 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 131.65 mi (211.87 km).

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#1 Frenchville

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,031
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.3330900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Frenchville Road (-68.33246, 46.680484)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.1 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.84
10.1 gal · 38.2 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.92 $39.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.51 $45.02
Premium $4.86 $24.53 $49.07
Diesel $6.00 $30.28 $60.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frenchville and Bangor. The current time is 23:44:59.

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.