How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from Lac Frontiere, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and Lac Frontiere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and Lac Frontiere.
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Start on Elm Street
16 m · 7 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
126 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Presque Isle Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road
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Turn right onto Fort Fairfield Road
63 m · 4 sec · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Fort Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road
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Turn left onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1313 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
151 m · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Dyer Street
1316 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1090 ft · 19 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn straight onto Industrial Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street
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Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1469 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garfield Road
2983 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
5 mi · 12 min · Realty Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
15.1 mi · 36 min · Realty Road
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Continue on Realty Road
42.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Realty Road
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Turn right onto 17 Road
13.9 mi · 34 min · 17 Road
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Continue on Boulevard Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Boulevard Road
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Turn left onto Maibec Road
12.7 mi · 49 min · Maibec Road
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Turn left
87 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left
65 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
112 m · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Depot Road
9.6 mi · 37 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Depot Road
23.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Depot Road
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Continue on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daaquam Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Fairfield and Lac Frontiere.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Realty Road
Continue on Realty Road
42.6 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to Lac Frontiere?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 07h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allagash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Fort Fairfield and 82.5 miles from Lac Frontiere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and Lac Frontiere. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.8 km).
#1 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lac Frontiere
Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6953100, -69.9934100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lac Frontiere (-69.99341, 46.69531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.22 | $56.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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