How far is Paris, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Paris, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.83 mi
62.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.83 mi
Kilometers
62.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47 mi
Kilometers
75.64 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sun, May 24, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in Paris
Sun, May 24, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-05-24T17:11
Arrive Falmouth
Sun, May 24, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Paris
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To Falmouth
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Falmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1019 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Oxford Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street

  7. 7

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

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Falmouth, Freeport

    2844 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Falmouth, Portland

    1034 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    157 m · 9 sec · Route 1

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bucknam Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.2 mi · 24%
Maine Street
10.6 mi · 22%
Main Street
6.9 mi · 15%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 8%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 7%
Oxford Street
2.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 31m from Paris
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Paris and Cloudy near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Falmouth?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Paris and 23.5 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Paris and Cloudy near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 38.83 mi (62.49 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,162
Coordinates44.2597900, -70.5006200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Paris Hill Road (-70.500702, 44.259778)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Falmouth. The current time is 17:11:37.

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.