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Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
97.1 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Fairfield, ME
Phil Evenden
Boat Landing Camp, ME
Adi DE
The drive from Fort Fairfield, ME to Boat Landing Camp, ME covers 97.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Sweden Road, Caribou Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on New Sweden Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.63 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
48.6 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 97.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 161 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 161 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Lyndon Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto ME 161 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Sweden Road | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| Caribou Road | 17.8 mi | 26m |
| Main Street | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| Saint John Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Hafey Road | 5.7 mi | 22m |
| HA00 | 5.4 mi | 20m |
| Allagash Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Fort Fairfield Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield, ME and Boat Landing Camp, ME.
Start on Elm Street
Turn left onto ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Turn right onto US 1; ME 161
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
Turn slight right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
Turn slight left onto ME 161B; ME 164
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
Continue on ME 161B
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Turn right onto ME 11
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on Dickey Road
Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road
Turn right onto Little Black Road
Turn left onto HA00
Continue on Hafey Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boat Landing Camp, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fort Fairfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fort Fairfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.6 mi from Fort Fairfield, ME · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Boat Landing Camp, 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 Boat Landing Camp, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.63 one way
$31.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fort Fairfield on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Boat Landing Camp on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
56°F
Washburn, ME
49 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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