How far is Boat Landing Camp, ME from Van Buren, ME?

The driving distance from Boat Landing Camp, ME to Van Buren, ME is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
98.85 mi
02h 32m
Flight
60.6 mi
97.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.08 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Buren
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Boat Landing Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boat Landing Camp
2026-04-15T03:19
Arrive Van Buren
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boat Landing Camp
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Kent
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Boat Landing Camp
45.2 mi
01h 16m
To Van Buren
53.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
Van Buren Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boat Landing Camp and Van Buren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boat Landing Camp and Van Buren.

  1. 1

    Start on Hafey Road

    5.7 mi · 22 min · Hafey Road

  2. 2

    Continue on HA00

    5.4 mi · 21 min · HA00

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Little Black Road

    1418 ft · 1 min · Little Black Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walker Brook Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Walker Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dickey Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Allagash Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Saint John Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 161

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 120

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120

  15. 15

    Continue on Rue Principale

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 120

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120

  17. 17

    Continue on Rue Centrale

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 120

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120

  19. 19

    Continue on Rue Saint-François

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Laporte Avenue

    105 m · 8 sec · Laporte Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Rue De L' Église

    3022 ft · 1 min · Rue De L' Église

  22. 22

    Continue on Boulevard Hébert

    3082 ft · 60 sec · Boulevard Hébert

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Route 2

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Route 2

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Rivière-Verte

    3058 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chemin Davis

    2687 ft · 55 sec · Chemin Davis

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Boulevard du Millenaire

    1.5 km · 1 min · Boulevard du Millenaire

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 144

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Route 144

  29. 29

    Continue on Rue Principale

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rue du Pont

    1658 ft · 43 sec · Rue du Pont

  31. 31

    Continue on Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge

    1313 ft · 17 sec · Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Acadian Way

    2001 ft · 29 sec · Acadian Way

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1737 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boat Landing Camp and Van Buren.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 144
13.3 mi · 13%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 11%
Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 10%
Route 2
8.54 mi · 9%
Route 120
6.4 mi · 6%
Hafey Road
5.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 144

Continue on Route 144

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Kent
01h 16m from Boat Landing Camp
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Boat Landing Camp and Chance Light Rain near Van Buren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boat Landing Camp to Van Buren?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Boat Landing Camp and 53.7 miles from Van Buren.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Boat Landing Camp and Chance Light Rain near Van Buren.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boat Landing Camp and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 60.6 mi (97.53 km).

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#1 Boat Landing Camp

Boat Landing Camp is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2414200, -69.2203200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Van Buren

#2 Van Buren

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates47.1572700, -67.9353000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Brook Road North (-69.246633, 47.279568)
End: (-67.935215, 47.157213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.55 $31.11
Premium $4.86 $16.95 $33.91
Diesel $6.00 $20.93 $41.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Boat Landing Camp and Van Buren. The current time is 03:19:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.