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 North Wade, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Kent, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Market Street, Caribou Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 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
23.2 miles from Fort Kent, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 46.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street 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 Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Caribou Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Sweden Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Goodwin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colby Siding Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morse Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodland Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent, ME and North Wade, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Market Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
4
Continue on Caribou Road
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Caribou Road
5
Continue on New Sweden Road
17 mi
·
25 min
·
New Sweden Road
6
Turn right onto Goodwin Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodwin Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Colby Siding Road
8
Turn left onto Morse Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Morse Road
9
Turn right onto Woodland Center Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodland Center Road
10
Turn left onto Nutting Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Nutting Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Carson Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Carson Road
12
Turn left onto Perham Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Perham Road
13
Continue on Woodland Center Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Woodland Center Road
14
Turn sharp right onto North Wade Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Wade Road
15
Arrive at your destination
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 23.2 miles from Fort Kent, ME, or about 43m 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 46.5 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 43m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wade, 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 46.5 miles and 1h 26m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Fort Kent, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Fort Kent, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Wade, ME
The final approach into North Wade, 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 North Wade, 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
$7.49 one way
$14.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
North Wade, ME
Morning in North Wade on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Washburn, ME
23 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
14 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
1h 26m 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 North Wade, ME covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Market Street, Caribou Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 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 $7.49 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.
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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