Trip from Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME

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Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

140.2 mi

226 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 5m ★

6 AM

7h 16m

8 AM

7h 37m

10 AM

7h 24m

12 PM

7h 21m

3 PM

7h 25m

5 PM

7h 36m

8 PM

7h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Madawaska, ME

Merve Tuncay

Trip Overview

The drive from Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 140.2 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Vital Drive, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 Madawaska, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 7h 16m 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 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Navigation is easy, but the length (7h 16m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Vital Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bridge Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rue Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
Promenade des Veterans	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rue Saint-François	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 120	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rue Centrale	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska, ME and Lac Frontiere, ME.

Start on North 6th Avenue

46 ft · 6 sec · North 6th Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Vital Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Vital Drive

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on Rue Bridge

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Rue Bridge

Keep slight left to continue on Promenade des Veterans

299 ft · 10 sec · Promenade des Veterans

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rue Saint-François

5.4 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François

Continue on Route 120

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Route 120

Continue on Rue Centrale

2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale

Continue on Route 120

2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120

Continue on Rue Principale

2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale

Continue on Route 120

3.1 mi · 4 min · Route 120

Continue on Route 161

1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161

Continue on Rue Principale

1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale

Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

1.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

Continue on Saint John Road

10 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

Continue on Main Street

11 mi · 18 min · Main Street

Continue on Allagash Road

5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road

Continue on Dickey Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road

Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road

3.9 mi · 14 min · Walker Brook Road

Continue on Rapid Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Rapid Road

Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road

10 mi · 39 min · Camp 106 Road

Turn slight left onto Shortcut Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Shortcut Road

Turn left onto Robichaud Road

5.7 mi · 22 min · Robichaud Road

Turn left onto Estcourt Road

9.7 mi · 37 min · Estcourt Road

Turn slight right onto Robinson Road

17 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Robinson Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Maibec Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Maibec Road

Turn left

285 ft · 21 sec

Turn right

112 ft · 8 sec

Turn slight left

213 ft · 16 sec

Turn right

367 ft · 27 sec

Turn straight onto Depot Road

9.6 mi · 37 min · Depot Road

Turn right onto Depot Road

23 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Depot Road

Continue on Daaquam Road

6.2 mi · 23 min · Daaquam Road

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.

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 Madawaska, ME, or about 3h 38m 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 80 miles or 4h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.1 miles or 3h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lac Frontiere, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, ME

This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 7h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Madawaska, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.1 mi from Madawaska, ME · 3h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, ME

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

Washburn, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Madawaska, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lac Frontiere, ME

The final approach into Lac Frontiere, 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 Lac Frontiere, 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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.1	$14.72	$6.73
Efficient EV	35.1	$12.27	$5.61
EV Truck/SUV	56.1	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Madawaska, ME

Morning in Madawaska on Wednesday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lac Frontiere, ME

Morning in Lac Frontiere on Wednesday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Washburn, ME

70 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

18 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

7h 16m 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 Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 140.2 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Vital Drive, Bridge 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 Madawaska, 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.

Navigation is easy, but the length (7h 16m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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