Origin
Houlton, ME
Late night in Houlton on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
8h 2m
Distance
193.4 mi
311 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 54m
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6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 7m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houlton, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 193.4 miles and takes about 8h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Market Square, North Street, Oakfield for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.7 miles from Houlton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 8h 2m drive with frequent turns across 193.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Market Square 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (8h 2m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakfield | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakfield-Smyrna Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 212 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Masardis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Market Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houlton, ME and Lac Frontiere, ME.
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Start on the route
135 ft
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12 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Market Square
223 ft
·
7 sec
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Market Square
3
Turn right onto North Street
1.1 mi
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1 min
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North Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge slight left
16 mi
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15 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
7
Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Oakfield-Smyrna Road
8
Turn left onto State Highway 212
10 mi
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18 min
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State Highway 212
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Aroostook Scenic Highway
19 mi
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28 min
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Aroostook Scenic Highway
10
Continue on Masardis Road
12 mi
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17 min
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Masardis Road
11
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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Main Street
12
Turn left onto Station Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Station Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Garfield Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Garfield Road
14
Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
5.0 mi
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12 min
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Realty Road
15
Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
15 mi
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36 min
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Realty Road
16
Continue on Realty Road
43 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
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Realty Road
17
Turn right onto 17 Road
14 mi
·
33 min
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17 Road
18
Continue on Boulevard Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
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Boulevard Road
19
Turn left onto Maibec Road
13 mi
·
49 min
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Maibec Road
20
Turn left
285 ft
·
21 sec
21
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn slight left
213 ft
·
16 sec
23
Turn right
367 ft
·
27 sec
24
Turn straight onto Depot Road
9.6 mi
·
37 min
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Depot Road
25
Turn right onto Depot Road
23 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
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Depot Road
26
Continue on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi
·
23 min
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Daaquam Road
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.7 miles from Houlton, ME, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 3h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.7 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 96.7 miles or 4h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 35m
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 Houlton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Houlton, ME
Aim for roughly 97 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lac Frontiere, ME
Aim for roughly 97 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Houlton, ME.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.7 mi from Houlton, ME · 4h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
97 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Washburn, MEOvernight Options
Night 1
97 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Washburn, ME after about 97 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Houlton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 97 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lac Frontiere, ME with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.13 one way
$62.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $34.26 | $68.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $37.04 | $74.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$161–$271
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.28 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.08 | $12.38 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Lac Frontiere, ME
Late night in Lac Frontiere on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Washburn, ME
97 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
35 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
8h 2m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 193.4 miles and takes about 8h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Market Square, North Street, Oakfield. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 97 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 96.7 miles from Houlton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.13 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (8h 2m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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