Origin
Fort Kent, ME
Morning in Fort Kent on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Kent, ME to Easton, ME
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to Easton, ME covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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, Presque Isle Road 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 $10.27 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
31.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 63.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
835 ft
459 ft
Total Climb
938 ft
Total Descent
907 ft
Highest Point
835 ft
~22.8 mi in
Elevation Range
376 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 US 1 / East Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 7 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 (US 1 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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US 1 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 161 / Market Street
Turn left onto ME 161 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43.5 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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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.
5
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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US 1 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.5 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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ME 10 / Academy Street
Turn left onto ME 10 / Academy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Road | 22.9 mi | 33m |
| New Sweden Road | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| Presque Isle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Easton Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Sweden Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Academy Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Centerline Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Caribou Road
— 22.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent, ME and Easton, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
88 ft
·
8 sec
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Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 1
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 161
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on ME 161
18 mi
·
26 min
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Caribou Road
5
Continue on ME 161
20 mi
·
28 min
·
New Sweden Road
6
Continue on ME 161
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sweden Street
7
Continue on ME 161B
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hatch Drive
8
Turn straight onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washburn Street
9
Turn right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Lyndon Street
11
Turn right onto US 1; ME 161
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Presque Isle Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Caribou Road
13
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
15
Continue on ME 163
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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State Road
16
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
17
Turn left onto ME 227
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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State Street
18
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Main Street
19
Turn left onto ME 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on ME 10
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Centerline Road
21
Turn left onto Easton Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
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Easton Road
22
Continue on Center Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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Center Road
23
Arrive at destination
Center Road
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 31.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME, or about 47m 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 63.8 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Kent, 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 Fort Kent, ME
This is one driving day of about 63.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Kent, 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 Caribou Road for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Fort Kent, ME · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Easton, ME
The final approach into Easton, 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 Easton, 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
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Easton, ME
Morning in Easton on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
19°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
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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
22 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 38m 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 Fort Kent, ME to Easton, ME covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Presque Isle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.27 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Kent, ME to Easton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 459 ft to 835 ft elevation with about 938 ft of total climbing.
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