How far is Waterville, ME from Paris, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Paris, ME is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Paris.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Silver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · 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 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the exit right
1401 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Minot Road
50 m · 3 sec · West Minot Road
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Turn straight onto Woodman Hill Road
1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Continue on Paris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paris Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paris Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Paris.
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.
Kennedy Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Paris?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Waterville and 35 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Monmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Paris. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.29 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.2597900, -70.5006200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-70.50062, 44.25979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.38 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $13.36 | $26.73 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
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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