Origin
Houlton, ME
Late night in Houlton on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Houlton, ME to Spaulding, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
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 Houlton, ME to Spaulding, ME covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Houlton Road, Washburn Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Houlton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.08 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.
Midpoint
31.3 miles from Houlton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 62.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Houlton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
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 Market Square.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m 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 (Market Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 2 / North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (State Street): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Market Square
Turn right onto Market Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1; US 2 / North Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 2 / North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
High Meadow Road
At end of road, turn left onto High Meadow Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Houlton Road | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Washburn Road | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Route 1 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Main Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| North Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Perham Road | 5.4 mi | 13m |
| North Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Houlton Road
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houlton, ME and Spaulding, ME.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Market Square
224 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Square
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 2
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US Highway 1
6
Continue on US 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Road
8
Continue on US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
9
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Military Road
10
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Benjamin Street
12
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Presque Isle Road
13
Continue on US 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Houlton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
17
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
18
Continue on ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
19
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
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 ME 228
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hines Street
23
Continue on ME 228
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
24
Continue on ME 228
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hines Street
25
Continue on ME 228
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Perham Road
26
Continue on ME 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodland Center Road
27
Continue on ME 228
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Perham Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto High Meadow Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
High Meadow Road
29
Arrive at destination
High Meadow 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 31.3 miles from Houlton, ME, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 50m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spaulding, 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 62.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Houlton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Houlton Road for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Houlton, ME · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Houlton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spaulding, ME
The final approach into Spaulding, 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
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
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: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
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
Spaulding, ME
Late night in Spaulding on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Presque Isle, ME
31 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
26 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 50m 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 Spaulding, ME covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Houlton Road, Washburn Road, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $10.08 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 50m 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 (Market Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 2 / North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Houlton, ME to Spaulding, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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