Origin
Fort Fairfield, ME
Morning in Fort Fairfield on Friday
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11:52 AM
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Current temp
28°F
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Trip from Fort Fairfield, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
164.8 mi
265 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 16m
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6 AM
7h 26m
8 AM
7h 47m
10 AM
7h 33m
12 PM
7h 31m
3 PM
7h 34m
5 PM
7h 46m
8 PM
7h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Fairfield, ME
Phil Evenden
Lac Frontiere, ME
Александр Ершков
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Fairfield, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 164.8 miles and takes about 7h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Realty Road, Depot Road, 17 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.6 miles on Realty Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
82.4 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 26m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 164.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Realty Road is the longest continuous segment at about 62.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 161 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 161 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (Park Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 161 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 161 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 1 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Dyer Street
Turn left onto Dyer Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.3 mi into trip
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~50m in
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Garfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto Garfield Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Realty Road | 62.6 mi | 2h 31m |
| Depot Road | 32.7 mi | 2h 6m |
| 17 Road | 13.9 mi | 33m |
| Maibec Road | 12.7 mi | 49m |
| Presque Isle Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Daaquam Road | 6.2 mi | 23m |
| Haystack Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Mapleton Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Realty Road
— 62.6 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield, ME and Lac Frontiere, ME.
1
Start on Elm Street
53 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto ME 161
413 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 1A; 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Presque Isle Street
4
Continue on US 1A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Houlton Road
5
Turn right onto ME 167
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fort Fairfield Road
6
Continue on ME 167
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Presque Isle Road
7
Continue on ME 167
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Road
8
Turn left onto ME 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Park Street
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Dyer Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dyer Street
12
Continue on ME 163
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mechanic Street
13
Turn straight onto ME 163
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Street
14
Continue on ME 163
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mapleton Road
15
Continue on ME 163
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on ME 163
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Haystack Road
17
Continue on ME 163
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Presque Isle Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto ME 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Garfield Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Realty Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Realty Road
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Realty Road
15 mi
·
36 min
·
Realty Road
23
Continue on Realty Road
43 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Realty Road
24
Turn right onto 17 Road
14 mi
·
33 min
·
17 Road
25
Continue on Boulevard Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Boulevard Road
26
Turn left onto Maibec Road
13 mi
·
49 min
·
Maibec Road
27
Turn left
284 ft
·
21 sec
28
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
29
Turn slight left
212 ft
·
15 sec
30
Turn right
368 ft
·
27 sec
31
Turn straight onto Depot Road
9.6 mi
·
37 min
·
Depot Road
32
Turn right onto Depot Road
23 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Depot Road
33
Continue on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi
·
23 min
·
Daaquam Road
34
Arrive at destination
Daaquam Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.4 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.6 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 36 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lac Frontiere, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Fairfield, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Fairfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Realty Road for about 62.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.4 mi from Fort Fairfield, ME · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Realty Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.6 miles.
Arriving in Lac Frontiere, ME
The final approach into Lac Frontiere, 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 Lac Frontiere, 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
$26.53 one way
$53.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Lac Frontiere, ME
Morning in Lac Frontiere on Friday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Fairfield, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 164.8 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Realty Road, Depot Road, 17 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 161 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (Park Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Fairfield, ME to Lac Frontiere, 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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