Origin
Bangor, ME
Night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
121.2 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202 West, Western Avenue, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 121.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 133 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leeds Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 202 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and West Paris, ME.
1
Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge slight left
73 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
5
Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
6
Continue on US 202
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 202
7
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Union Street
354 ft
·
11 sec
·
Union Street
9
Continue on Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Summer Street
10
Turn right onto Route 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
11
Continue on Route 133
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 133
12
Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Leeds Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Leeds Road
14
Continue on State Route 219
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 219
15
Continue on Howes Corner Road
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Howes Corner Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on Howes Corner Road
240 ft
·
7 sec
·
Howes Corner Road
17
Turn right onto Auburn Road
259 ft
·
3 sec
·
Auburn Road
18
Turn left onto New Bear Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
New Bear Pond Road
19
Continue on Bear Pond Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Bear Pond Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Sumner Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sumner Road
22
Continue on North Paris Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Paris Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Road
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Bethel Road
24
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto Pioneer Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pioneer Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Paris, 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 121.2 miles and 2h 40m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.6 mi from Bangor, ME · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 60.6 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Paris, ME
The final approach into West Paris, 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 West Paris, 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
$19.40 one way
$38.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
West Paris, ME
Night in West Paris on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
61 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 West Paris, ME covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202 West, Western Avenue, US 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 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 $19.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bangor, ME to West Paris, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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