Origin
Lac Frontiere, ME
Morning in Lac Frontiere on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 15m
Distance
239 mi
385 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 8m
★
6 AM
8h 16m
8 AM
8h 31m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 20m
3 PM
8h 22m
5 PM
8h 31m
8 PM
8h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lac Frontiere, ME
Александр Ершков
Caribou, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME covers 239 miles and takes about 8h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Depot Road, Maibec Road, Boulevard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.48 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
119.5 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 15m drive with frequent turns across 239 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Depot Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 8h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Road | — | — |
| Maibec Road | — | — |
| Boulevard Road | — | — |
| 17 Road | — | — |
| Realty Road | — | — |
| Garfield Road | — | — |
| Station Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Depot Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere, ME and Caribou, 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
13 mi
·
49 min
·
Maibec Road
4
Turn right onto Boulevard Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Boulevard Road
5
Continue on 17 Road
14 mi
·
33 min
·
17 Road
6
Turn left onto Realty Road
63 mi
·
2 hr 31 min
·
Realty Road
7
Continue on Garfield Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Road
8
Turn right onto Station Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Street
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Presque Isle Road
11
Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Haystack Road
12
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mapleton Road
14
Continue on Industrial Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Street
15
Continue on Mechanic Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mechanic Street
16
Turn left 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
Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Caribou Road
21
Continue on Presque Isle Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Presque Isle Road
22
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lyndon Street
23
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
25
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 119.5 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME, or about 4h 7m 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 53 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.5 miles or 4h 7m 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 119.5 miles or 4h 7m
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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caribou, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lac Frontiere, 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 Lac Frontiere, ME
Aim for roughly 120 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Caribou, ME
Aim for roughly 120 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Lac Frontiere, 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 119.5 mi from Lac Frontiere, ME · 4h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
120 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 Boat Landing Camp, MEOvernight Options
Night 1
120 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Boat Landing Camp, ME after about 120 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.5 miles from Lac Frontiere, 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 120 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Caribou, ME
The final approach into Caribou, 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 Caribou, ME.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Caribou, 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
$38.48 one way
$76.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $42.33 | $84.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.77 | $105.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$168–$278
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.47 |
| Efficient EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.91 | $9.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.46 | $15.30 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Caribou, ME
Morning in Caribou on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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.
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
3 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
8h 15m 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 Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME covers 239 miles and takes about 8h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Depot Road, Maibec Road, Boulevard Road. 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 120 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 119.5 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 $38.48 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 8h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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