Origin
Fryeburg Center, ME
Morning in Fryeburg Center on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fryeburg Center, ME to Paris, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fryeburg Center, ME
XT7 Core
Paris, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fryeburg Center, ME to Paris, ME covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harrison Road, North High Street, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Harrison Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 40.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harrison Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in near Harrison Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fryeburg Center, ME to Paris, ME is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (Harrison Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (Paris Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Harrison Road
Turn left onto Harrison Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
35.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Paris Street
Turn left onto Paris Street
Navigation decision point
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 26 / High Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26 / High Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Paris Hill Road
Turn right onto Paris Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| North High Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Bridgton Road | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Norway Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Maine Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Paris Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Lake Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Harrison Road
— 9.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg Center, ME and Paris, ME.
1
Start on Lovell Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lovell Road
2
Continue on Maine Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Maine Street
3
Continue on ME 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 302
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
5
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
6
Turn slight left onto US 302
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Harrison Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Harrison Road
8
Continue on Bridgton Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bridgton Road
9
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Norway Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Norway Road
11
Continue on Harrison Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harrison Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
13
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Paris Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Paris Street
15
Continue on ME 26
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on ME 26
505 ft
·
20 sec
·
Market Square
17
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
High Street
18
Continue on ME 26
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Park Street
19
Turn right onto Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Paris Hill Road
20
Arrive at destination
Paris Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Fryeburg Center, ME · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Fryeburg Center, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paris, ME
The final approach into Paris, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Paris, ME
Morning in Paris on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Harrison, ME
20 mi in
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
15 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
1h 2m 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 Fryeburg Center, ME to Paris, ME covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harrison Road, North High Street, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Fryeburg Center, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.46 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.
The drive from Fryeburg Center, ME to Paris, ME is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (Harrison Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (Paris Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fryeburg Center, ME to Paris, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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