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Trip from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Fort Kent, ME

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

43.8 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Boat Landing Camp, ME, ME

Boat Landing Camp, ME

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town in Maine, USA

Fort Kent, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Fort Kent, ME covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Saint John Road, Hafey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.9 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 43.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 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 11.1 miles in near Little Black Road.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Fort Kent, ME is easy. At 1h 47m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (Little Black Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (ME 161 / Walker Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.7 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
11.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | Little Black Road

Turn right onto Little Black Road

Navigation decision point

3
11.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | ME 161 / Walker Brook Road

Turn left onto ME 161 / Walker Brook Road

Navigation decision point

3
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | Highland Avenue

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 10.6 mi 18m
Saint John Road 10.3 mi 18m
Hafey Road 5.7 mi 22m
HA00 5.4 mi 20m
Allagash Road 5.1 mi 9m
Dickey Road 3.1 mi 7m
West Main Street 2.5 mi 7m
Walker Brook Road 0.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 10.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boat Landing Camp, ME and Fort Kent, ME.

1

Start on Hafey Road

5.7 mi · 22 min · Hafey Road
2

Continue on HA00

5.4 mi · 20 min · HA00
3

Turn right onto Little Black Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Little Black Road
4

Turn left onto ME 161

0.8 mi · 3 min · Walker Brook Road
5

Continue on Dickey Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road
6

Continue on ME 161

5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road
7

Continue on ME 161

11 mi · 18 min · Main Street
8

Continue on ME 161

10 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road
9

Continue on ME 161

2.5 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

88 ft · 4 sec · Highland Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

Highland Avenue

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.9 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 43.8 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.9 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Kent, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Boat Landing Camp, 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME

This is one driving day of about 43.8 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Boat Landing Camp, ME · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Washburn, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, ME

22 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

Washburn, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fort Kent, ME

The final approach into Fort Kent, 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 Fort Kent, 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

$7.05 one way

$14.10 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.76 $15.52
premium $4.86 $8.39 $16.78
diesel $5.61 $9.67 $19.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Boat Landing Camp, ME

Morning in Boat Landing Camp on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

N 5 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fort Kent, ME

Morning in Fort Kent on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Washburn, ME

22 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

8 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 47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Fort Kent, ME covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Saint John Road, Hafey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME to Fort Kent, ME is easy. At 1h 47m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (Little Black Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (ME 161 / Walker Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.7 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Fort Kent, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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