Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Frenchville, ME
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Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
198.2 mi
319 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
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6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Frenchville, ME covers 198.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Aroostook Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.1 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bangor, ME to Frenchville, ME covers 198.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 222 / Union Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 222 / Union Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 222 / Union Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 222 / Union Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
80.4 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 264
Toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
5
80.7 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
138.4 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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ME 11 / Portage Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11 / Portage Road
Navigation decision point
4
198.2 mi into trip
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~4h 24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Frenchville, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Patten along the way.
Patten
80.4 mi in
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~1h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 79.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| Aroostook Road | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 30.2 mi | 44m |
| Portage Road | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Frenchville Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Station Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Frenchville, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
73 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 222
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Union Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
79 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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I 95; ME 15
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 264
Toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
6
Keep slight left at fork
70 ft
·
2 sec
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Station Road
9
Continue on Route 11
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Route 11
10
Continue on ME 11
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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Station Road
11
Continue on ME 11
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Patten Road
12
Continue on ME 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on ME 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
14
Continue on ME 11
30 mi
·
44 min
·
Aroostook Scenic Highway
15
Continue on ME 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Masardis Road
16
Continue on ME 11
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto ME 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Portage Road
19
Continue on ME 11
31 mi
·
45 min
·
Aroostook Road
20
Continue on ME 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
21
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Bridge Street
22
Turn left onto ME 161
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Market Street
23
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on US 1
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Frenchville Road
25
Continue on US 1
4.2 mi
·
8 min
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Main Street
26
Turn right onto ME 162
73 ft
·
7 sec
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Saint Agatha Avenue
27
Turn left
45 ft
·
3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.1 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frenchville, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, ME
This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from Bangor, ME · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
Arriving in Frenchville, ME
The final approach into Frenchville, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Frenchville, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.91 one way
$63.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $35.11 | $70.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $37.95 | $75.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.81 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Frenchville, ME
Late night in Frenchville on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Washburn, ME
99 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bangor, ME to Frenchville, ME covers 198.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Aroostook Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Bangor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 222 / Union Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Frenchville, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Patten along the way.
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