Origin
Lac Frontiere, ME
Afternoon in Lac Frontiere on Friday
Local time
1:18 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
3h 22m
Distance
175.6 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
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 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Depot Road, Maibec Road, Robinson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.27 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.8 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 175.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 175.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME is easy. At 3h 22m 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 Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Road | — | — |
| Maibec Road | — | — |
| Robinson Road | — | — |
| Estcourt Road | — | — |
| Robichaud Road | — | — |
| Shortcut Road | — | — |
| Camp 106 Road | — | — |
| Rapid Road | — | — |
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 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 Allagash Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Allagash Road
14
Continue on Main Street
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Saint John Road
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint John Road
16
Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
18
Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rue Principale
20
Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 161
21
Continue on Route 120
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 120
22
Continue on Rue Principale
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rue Principale
23
Continue on Route 120
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 120
24
Continue on Rue Centrale
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rue Centrale
25
Continue on Route 120
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Route 120
26
Continue on Rue Saint-François
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Rue Saint-François
27
Turn right onto Rue Bridge
351 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
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
30
Continue on Vital Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vital Drive
31
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 6th Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.8 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME, or about 1h 41m 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madawaska, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lac Frontiere, ME
This is one driving day of about 175.6 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Lac Frontiere, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.8 mi from Lac Frontiere, ME · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.8 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
$28.27 one way
$56.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $31.10 | $62.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.44 | $8.43 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.58 | $11.24 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Madawaska, ME
Afternoon in Madawaska on Friday
Local time
1:18 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
3h 22m 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 Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME covers 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Depot Road, Maibec Road, Robinson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.8 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 $28.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME is easy. At 3h 22m 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 Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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