Origin
Madawaska, ME
Evening in Madawaska on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Madawaska, ME to Spaulding, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madawaska, ME
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Spaulding, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madawaska, ME to Spaulding, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Sweden Road, Main Street, Sinclair Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on New Sweden Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.45 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.
Midpoint
26.3 miles from Madawaska, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m 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 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 52.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Sweden Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madawaska, ME to Spaulding, ME is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (ME 161 / Caribou Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
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~14m in
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ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Turn left onto ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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ME 161 / Caribou Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161 / Caribou Road
Navigation decision point
4
45 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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Colby Siding Road
At end of road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
Navigation decision point
4
46.9 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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ME 228 / Woodland Center Road
Turn right onto ME 228 / Woodland Center Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Sweden Road | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 15.3 mi | 28m |
| Sinclair Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Woodland Center Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Caribou Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Morse Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Saint Agatha Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| High Meadow Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New Sweden Road
— 17.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska, ME and Spaulding, ME.
1
Start on North 6th Avenue
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 1
7.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 162
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Agatha Avenue
4
Continue on ME 162
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 162
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sinclair Road
6
Continue on ME 162
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sinclair Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Caribou Road
8
Continue on ME 161
17 mi
·
25 min
·
New Sweden Road
9
Turn right onto Goodwin Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodwin Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Colby Siding Road
11
Turn left onto Morse Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Morse Road
12
Turn right onto ME 228
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Woodland Center Road
13
Continue on High Meadow Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
High Meadow Road
14
Arrive at destination
High Meadow Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.3 miles from Madawaska, ME, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 12 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.3 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spaulding, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Madawaska, ME
This is one driving day of about 52.5 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Madawaska, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Sweden Road for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Madawaska, ME · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Madawaska, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spaulding, ME
The final approach into Spaulding, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Spaulding, ME
Evening in Spaulding on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Frenchville, ME
26 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
19 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
1h 39m 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 Madawaska, ME to Spaulding, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Sweden Road, Main Street, Sinclair Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Madawaska, ME to Spaulding, ME is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (ME 161 / Caribou Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Madawaska, ME to Spaulding, 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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