How far is West Paris, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from West Paris, ME to Bangor, ME is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
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.
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 West Paris and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Paris and Bangor.
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Start on Pioneer Street
15 m · 8 sec · Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Road
617 ft · 10 sec · Bethel Road
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Turn right onto North Paris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Paris Road
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Continue on Sumner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sumner Road
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Continue on Main Street
9.6 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bear Pond Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Bear Pond Road
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Continue on New Bear Pond Road
537 ft · 11 sec · New Bear Pond Road
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Merge slight left onto Auburn Road
79 m · 8 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn left onto Howes Corner Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Howes Corner Road
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Continue on State Route 219
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 219
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Continue on Leeds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Leeds Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 133
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1164 ft · 32 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Union Street
108 m · 15 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
127 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 202
4.7 mi · 5 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 West 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Paris and Mostly Cloudy near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Paris to Bangor?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 61 miles from West Paris and 60.7 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Paris and Mostly Cloudy 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 West Paris and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 94.36 mi (151.86 km).
#1 West Paris
City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 44.3242300, -70.5739500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
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 31, 2026
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