How far is Fryeburg, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Fryeburg, ME to Bangor, ME is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
156.87 mi
02h 47m
Flight
121.49 mi
195.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
156.87 mi
Kilometers
252.45 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fryeburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fryeburg
2026-04-18T07:58
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fryeburg
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Fryeburg
78.4 mi
01h 23m
To Bangor
78.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North High Street

    7.6 mi · 9 min · North High Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bakerstown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bakerstown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto White Oak Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · White Oak Hill Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maine Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Water Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ricker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    152 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1644 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
107 mi · 68%
Poland Spring Road
8.62 mi · 5%
North High Street
7.58 mi · 5%
Bridgton Road
6.83 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Trail
5.09 mi · 3%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

82.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 23m from Fryeburg
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fryeburg 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 Fryeburg to Bangor?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Fryeburg and 78.5 miles from Bangor.

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 35.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Fryeburg and Partly Sunny near Bangor.

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 Fryeburg and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 121.49 mi (195.52 km).

Fryeburg

#1 Fryeburg

City in Maine, United States

Population3,436
Coordinates44.0164600, -70.9806200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.98082, 44.016589)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
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
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.63
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.82 $43.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.65 $49.29
Premium $4.86 $26.86 $53.73
Diesel $6.00 $33.16 $66.33

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fryeburg and Bangor. The current time is 07:58:29.

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.