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Trip from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME

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Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

104.4 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 33m ★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m

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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city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Caribou, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME covers 104.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on HA00, Little Black Road, Walker Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.81 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

52.2 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 104.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
HA00 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
HA00 Unavailable Refreshing
Little Black Road Unavailable Refreshing
Walker Brook Road Unavailable Refreshing
Dickey Road Unavailable Refreshing
Allagash Road Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Saint John Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: HA00 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boat Landing Camp, ME and Caribou, 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 Walker Brook Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Walker Brook Road
5

Continue on Dickey Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road
6

Continue on Allagash Road

5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road
7

Continue on Main Street

11 mi · 18 min · Main Street
8

Continue on Saint John Road

10 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road
9

Continue on West Main Street

1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
10

Turn slight right onto Monument Square

466 ft · 15 sec · Monument Square
11

Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
12

Turn left onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
13

Turn right onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Market Street
14

Continue on Caribou Road

18 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
15

Continue on New Sweden Road

20 mi · 28 min · New Sweden Road
16

Continue on Sweden Street

3.8 mi · 6 min · Sweden Street
17

Continue on Hatch Drive

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hatch Drive
18

Turn straight onto Washburn Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Washburn Street
19

Turn left onto Main Street

305 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
20

Turn left

43 ft · 3 sec
21

Arrive at your 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 52.2 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME, or about 1h 52m 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 2h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caribou, 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 104.4 miles and 3h 45m.

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.
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 52.2 mi from Boat Landing Camp, ME · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Washburn, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, ME

52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Caribou, ME

The final approach into Caribou, 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 Caribou, 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

$16.81 one way

$33.61 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $18.49 $36.98
premium $4.86 $19.99 $39.98
diesel $5.61 $23.05 $46.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.96 $5.01
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.62 $6.68

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Boat Landing Camp, ME

Afternoon in Boat Landing Camp on Wednesday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Caribou, ME

Afternoon in Caribou on Wednesday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Washburn, ME

52 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

11 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

3h 45m 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME covers 104.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are HA00, Little Black Road, Walker Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 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 $16.81 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Caribou, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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