How far is Paris, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Paris, ME to Bangor, ME is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 18m.
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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 Paris and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Bangor.
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Start on Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road
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Turn left onto Park Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Paris Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Woodman Hill Road
2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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Continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Russell Street
1314 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1555 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Bangor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 North
Merge slight left
73.5 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paris and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Bangor?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 62.6 miles from Paris and 72.9 miles from Bangor.
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 42.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paris and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.
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 Paris and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 92.73 mi (149.24 km).
#1 Paris
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.2597900, -70.5006200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
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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