How far is South Paris, ME from Fryeburg, ME?

The driving distance from South Paris, ME to Fryeburg, ME is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
34.11 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.24 mi
43.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.24 mi
Kilometers
43.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fryeburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Paris
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Paris
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Fryeburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South 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
Bridgton
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From South Paris
17 mi
00h 24m
To Fryeburg
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Paris and Fryeburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    102 m · 11 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Paris Street

    1718 ft · 51 sec · Paris Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrison Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Harrison Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Norway Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Norway Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1837 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North High Street

    7.6 mi · 9 min · North High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Road
9.12 mi · 27%
North High Street
7.58 mi · 22%
Bridgton Road
7.14 mi · 21%
Norway Road
5.2 mi · 15%
Main Street
3.25 mi · 10%
Lake Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North High Street

Continue on North High Street

7.58 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgton
00h 24m from South Paris
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Fryeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Paris to Fryeburg?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bridgton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from South Paris and 17.1 miles from Fryeburg.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Fryeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgton

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

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

BUS

North Conway, NH

33 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

34 mi away
392 West Main St.
RAIL

Freeport

54 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

56 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Paris and Fryeburg. Straight-line distance: 27.24 mi (43.84 km).

South Paris

#1 South Paris

Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine

Population2,267
Coordinates44.2236800, -70.5133900
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Fryeburg

#2 Fryeburg

City in Maine, United States

Population3,436
Coordinates44.0164600, -70.9806200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.513326, 44.223578)
End: Main Street (-70.98082, 44.016589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 South Paris and Fryeburg. The current time is 23:36:48.

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.