How far is Frenchville, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Bangor, ME is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
214.88 mi
03h 44m
Flight
172.39 mi
277.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.39 mi
Kilometers
277.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.81 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Oct 15, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Frenchville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frenchville
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Oct 15, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frenchville
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
Hersey
ME

Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

From Frenchville
99 mi
01h 52m
To Bangor
115.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

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 the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue

    22 m · 11 sec · Saint Agatha Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Frenchville Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  24. 24

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

    980 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    157 m · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  28. 28

    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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
85.5 mi · 40%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 14%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 14%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 7%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 5%
Frenchville Road
6.98 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 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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hersey
01h 52m from Frenchville
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchville and 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 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Hersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Frenchville and 115.8 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 172.39 mi (277.43 km).

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#1 Frenchville

Frenchville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2808700, -68.3797600
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Agatha Avenue (-68.379884, 47.280781)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $33.17
Round trip
$66.34
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $33.17 $66.34
Mid-grade $4.93 $37.33 $74.66
Premium $5.41 $41.01 $82.02
Diesel $6.44 $48.78 $97.55

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Frenchville and Bangor. The current time is 16:44:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.