Origin
Houlton, ME
Afternoon in Houlton on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houlton, ME
Wikimedia Commons
North Wade, ME
PhotoShoot Studio | Candid, Birthday Pre Wedding, Baby, Maternity & Child Photographer in Pune Ps Studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Market Square, North Street, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.26 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
28.8 miles from Houlton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 57.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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
The drive from Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military 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 North Wade, ME.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Market Square
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
Market Square
3
Turn right onto North Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on North Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
5
Continue on US Highway 1
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US Highway 1
6
Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Road
8
Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
9
Continue on Military Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Military Road
10
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto Benjamin Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Benjamin Street
12
Continue on Presque Isle Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Presque Isle Road
13
Continue on Houlton Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Houlton Road
14
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn right onto Parsons Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
17
Continue on State Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
18
Continue on Connector Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto Washburn Road
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Washburn Road
21
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Hines Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hines Street
23
Continue on Church Street
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
24
Continue on Hines Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hines Street
25
Continue on Perham Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Perham Road
26
Turn left onto North Wade Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Wade Road
27
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 28.8 miles from Houlton, ME, or about 48m 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 13 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wade, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Houlton, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Houlton, ME
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Houlton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Houlton, ME · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Houlton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in North Wade on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Presque Isle, ME
29 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
34 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 36m 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 Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Market Square, North Street, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.26 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 Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More from Houlton, ME
More trips to North Wade, ME
Explore more options from Houlton, ME or browse trips ending in North Wade, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.
Explore maps for Houlton, ME or North Wade, ME on MapSof.net.