Origin
Presque Isle, ME
Late night in Presque Isle on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
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Current temp
29°F
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Trip from Presque Isle, ME to Boat Landing Camp, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
99.4 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Presque Isle, ME
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Boat Landing Camp, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Presque Isle, ME to Boat Landing Camp, ME covers 99.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Caribou Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.00 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
49.7 miles from Presque Isle, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 99.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 99.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Caribou Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
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 1.8 miles in near US 1 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (Lyndon Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Lyndon Street
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 1; ME 161 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Road | 22.9 mi | 33m |
| New Sweden Road | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| Saint John Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Hafey Road | 5.7 mi | 22m |
| Presque Isle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| HA00 | 5.4 mi | 20m |
| Allagash Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Caribou Road
— 22.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle, ME and Boat Landing Camp, ME.
1
Start on State Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
3
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
4
Continue on ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
5
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Caribou Road
7
Continue on US 1
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Presque Isle Road
8
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lyndon Street
9
Turn slight right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto ME 161B; ME 164
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Herschel Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
274 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Street
12
Continue on ME 161B
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sweden Street
13
Continue on ME 161
20 mi
·
28 min
·
New Sweden Road
14
Continue on ME 161
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Caribou Road
15
Continue on ME 161
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bridge Street
17
Turn right onto ME 11
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
18
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on ME 161
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint John Road
20
Continue on ME 161
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on ME 161
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Allagash Road
22
Continue on Dickey Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Dickey Road
23
Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Walker Brook Road
24
Turn right onto Little Black Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Black Road
25
Turn left onto HA00
5.4 mi
·
20 min
·
HA00
26
Continue on Hafey Road
5.7 mi
·
22 min
·
Hafey Road
27
Arrive at destination
Hafey Road
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 49.7 miles from Presque Isle, ME, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boat Landing Camp, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle, ME
This is one driving day of about 99.4 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Presque Isle, 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.
The longest stretch is on Caribou Road for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Presque Isle, ME · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Presque Isle, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boat Landing Camp, ME
The final approach into Boat Landing Camp, 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 Boat Landing Camp, 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
$16.00 one way
$32.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Boat Landing Camp, ME
Late night in Boat Landing Camp on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
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
3h 12m 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 Presque Isle, ME to Boat Landing Camp, ME covers 99.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Presque Isle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.00 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (Lyndon Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Presque Isle, ME to Boat Landing Camp, 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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