Origin
Lac Frontiere, ME
Late night in Lac Frontiere on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lac Frontiere, ME to Houlton, ME
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Drive Time
8h 2m
Distance
193.6 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 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 7m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m
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 Lac Frontiere, ME to Houlton, ME covers 193.6 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 Realty Road, Depot Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on Realty Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.17 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
96.8 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 8h 2m drive with frequent turns across 193.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Realty Road is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,201 ft
359 ft
Total Climb
995 ft
Total Descent
1,738 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
~96.8 mi in
Elevation Range
843 ft
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 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 164.6 miles (ME 212 / State Highway 212): Navigation decision point; at 176.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
164.6 mi into trip
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~7h 23m in
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ME 212 / State Highway 212
Turn left onto ME 212 / State Highway 212
Navigation decision point
4
176.3 mi into trip
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~7h 43m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
192.2 mi into trip
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~7h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
4
193.4 mi into trip
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~8h 2m in
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Union Square
Turn left onto Union Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Realty Road | 62.7 mi | 2h 31m |
| Depot Road | 32.8 mi | 2h 6m |
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| I 95 | 15.6 mi | 15m |
| 17 Road | 13.8 mi | 33m |
| Maibec Road | 12.9 mi | 49m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 212 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
Realty Road
— 62.7 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere, ME and Houlton, ME.
1
Start on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi
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23 min
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Daaquam Road
2
Continue on Depot Road
33 mi
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2 hr 6 min
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Depot Road
3
Turn right onto Maibec Road
13 mi
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49 min
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Maibec Road
4
Turn right onto Boulevard Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
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Boulevard Road
5
Continue on 17 Road
14 mi
·
33 min
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17 Road
6
Turn left onto Realty Road
63 mi
·
2 hr 31 min
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Realty Road
7
Continue on Garfield Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Garfield Road
8
Turn right onto ME 11
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Station Street
9
Turn right onto ME 11
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Main Street
10
Continue on ME 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Masardis Road
11
Continue on ME 11
19 mi
·
28 min
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Aroostook Scenic Highway
12
Turn left onto ME 212
10 mi
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18 min
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State Highway 212
13
Continue on Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Oakfield-Smyrna Road
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
15
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
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15 min
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I 95
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
17
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn straight onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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North Street
19
Turn left onto Union Square
169 ft
·
4 sec
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Union Square
20
Continue on Market Square
393 ft
·
16 sec
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Market Square
21
Continue on Market Square
229 ft
·
8 sec
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Market Square
22
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
23
Arrive at 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 96.8 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME, or about 5h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 miles.
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 4h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.8 miles or 5h 8m 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 96.8 miles or 5h 8m
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 7h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houlton, 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 97 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houlton, 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 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.
The longest stretch is on Realty Road for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.8 mi from Lac Frontiere, ME · 5h 8m 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 96.8 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Realty Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 97 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Houlton, ME
The final approach into Houlton, 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 Houlton, ME.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Houlton, 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
$31.17 one way
$62.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.74 | $85.49 |
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 | 58.1 | 0 | $20.33 | $9.29 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.94 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.10 | $12.39 |
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
Houlton, ME
Late night in Houlton on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
21°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 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 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 Lac Frontiere, ME to Houlton, ME covers 193.6 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 Realty Road, Depot Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway. 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 96.8 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 $31.17 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 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 39 miles (Maibec Road): Navigation decision point; at 164.6 miles (ME 212 / State Highway 212): Navigation decision point; at 176.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Lac Frontiere, ME to Houlton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 359 ft to 1,201 ft elevation with about 995 ft of total climbing.
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