Origin
Lac Frontiere, ME
Evening in Lac Frontiere on Friday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
140.2 mi
226 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 4m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 36m
10 AM
7h 22m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 23m
5 PM
7h 35m
8 PM
7h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lac Frontiere, ME
Александр Ершков
Madawaska, ME
Merve Tuncay
Trip Overview
The drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME covers 140.2 miles and takes about 7h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Depot Road, Robinson Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on Depot Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
70.1 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 14m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 14m drive with frequent turns across 140.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Depot Road is the longest continuous segment at about 32.8 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 around 39 miles in near Maibec Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39 miles (Maibec Road): Navigation decision point; at 67 miles (Robichaud Road): Navigation decision point; at 119.2 miles (US 1 / Clair-Fort Kent Bridge): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
39 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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Maibec Road
Turn right onto Maibec Road
Navigation decision point
4
67 mi into trip
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~4h 18m in
|
Robichaud Road
Turn right onto Robichaud Road
Navigation decision point
4
119.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m in
|
US 1 / Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
Turn left onto US 1 / Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
Navigation decision point
5
119.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m in
|
NB 161 / Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto NB 161 / Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
119.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m in
|
NB 161 / Rue Principale
At end of road, turn right onto NB 161 / Rue Principale
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Road | 32.8 mi | 2h 6m |
| Robinson Road | 16.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| Main Street | 11.2 mi | 20m |
| Saint John Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Camp 106 Road | 10.1 mi | 39m |
| Estcourt Road | 9.7 mi | 37m |
| Route 120 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Daaquam Road | 6.2 mi | 23m |
Longest stretch:
Depot Road
— 32.8 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere, ME and Madawaska, ME.
1
Start on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi
·
23 min
·
Daaquam Road
2
Continue on Depot Road
33 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
Depot Road
3
Turn right onto Maibec Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Maibec Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue on Robinson Road
17 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Robinson Road
6
Turn straight onto Estcourt Road
9.7 mi
·
37 min
·
Estcourt Road
7
Turn right onto Robichaud Road
5.7 mi
·
22 min
·
Robichaud Road
8
Turn right onto Shortcut Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Shortcut Road
9
Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road
10 mi
·
39 min
·
Camp 106 Road
10
Continue on Rapid Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rapid Road
11
Continue on Walker Brook Road
3.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Walker Brook Road
12
Continue on Dickey Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Dickey Road
13
Continue on ME 161
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Allagash Road
14
Continue on ME 161
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on ME 161
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint John Road
16
Continue on ME 161
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NB 161
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
19
At end of road, turn right onto NB 161
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rue Principale
20
Continue on NB 161
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 161
21
Continue on NB 120
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 120
22
Continue on NB 120
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rue Principale
23
Continue on NB 120
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 120
24
Continue on NB 120
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rue Centrale
25
Continue on NB 120
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Route 120
26
Continue on NB 120
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Rue Saint-François
27
Turn right onto Rue Bridge
350 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rue Bridge
28
Continue on Rue Bridge
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rue Bridge
29
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
30
Continue on Vital Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Vital Drive
31
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 6th Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
North 6th Avenue
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 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 31 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 4h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madawaska, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lac Frontiere, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lac Frontiere, ME
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Depot Road for about 32.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Lac Frontiere, ME · 4h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madawaska, ME
The final approach into Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, 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
$22.57 one way
$45.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $24.83 | $49.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.95 | $61.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Madawaska, ME
Evening in Madawaska on Friday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
7h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME covers 140.2 miles and takes about 7h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Depot Road, Robinson Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.57 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 39 miles (Maibec Road): Navigation decision point; at 67 miles (Robichaud Road): Navigation decision point; at 119.2 miles (US 1 / Clair-Fort Kent Bridge): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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