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Trip from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Presque Isle, ME

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Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

99.2 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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 Maine, United States

Presque Isle, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Presque Isle, ME covers 99.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Caribou Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.97 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

49.6 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 99.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Caribou Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Presque Isle, ME is easy. At 3h 11m with 5% 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 44.2 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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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

4
44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | ME 161 / Market Street

Turn right onto ME 161 / Market Street

Navigation decision point

4
85.9 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street

Turn right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
86.3 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road

Turn right onto US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Caribou Road 22.9 mi 33m
New Sweden Road 19.5 mi 28m
Main Street 11 mi 19m
Saint John Road 10.3 mi 18m
Hafey Road 5.7 mi 22m
Presque Isle Road 5.7 mi 8m
HA00 5.4 mi 20m
Allagash Road 5.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Caribou Road — 22.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boat Landing Camp, ME and Presque Isle, ME.

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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

1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
10

Turn slight right onto Monument Square

467 ft · 14 sec · Monument Square
11

Turn straight onto ME 11

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
12

Turn left onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
13

Turn right onto ME 161

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Market Street
14

Continue on ME 161

18 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
15

Continue on ME 161

20 mi · 28 min · New Sweden Road
16

Continue on ME 161

3.8 mi · 6 min · Sweden Street
17

Continue on ME 161B

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hatch Drive
18

Turn straight onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Washburn Street
19

Turn right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street
20

Turn slight left onto Lyndon Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Lyndon Street
21

Turn right onto US 1; ME 161

5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Continue on US 1

5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
23

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
24

Turn right onto ME 163

0.7 mi · 1 min · Connector Road
25

Continue on ME 163

0.2 mi · 18 sec · State Road
26

Continue on ME 163; ME 227

0.8 mi · 1 min · Parsons Street
27

Turn left onto ME 227

0.2 mi · 16 sec · State Street
28

Arrive at destination

State Street

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 49.6 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 2h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 1h 56m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Presque Isle, 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 99.2 miles and 3h 11m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Caribou Road for about 22.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.6 mi from Boat Landing Camp, ME · 1h 56m into the drive

Downtown Washburn, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, ME

50 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 49.6 miles from Boat Landing Camp, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Presque Isle, ME

The final approach into Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle, 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

$15.97 one way

$31.94 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $17.57 $35.14
premium $4.86 $19.00 $37.99
diesel $5.61 $21.90 $43.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97
EV Truck/SUV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Boat Landing Camp, ME

Late night in Boat Landing Camp on Wednesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Presque Isle, ME

Late night in Presque Isle on Wednesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Washburn, ME

50 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

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

3h 11m 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 Presque Isle, ME covers 99.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 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 $15.97 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 Presque Isle, ME is easy. At 3h 11m with 5% 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 44.2 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Presque Isle, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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