How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from North Wade, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to North Wade, ME is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and North Wade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and North Wade.
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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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Continue on Maysville Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Maysville Street
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Take the ramp slight right
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1576 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washburn Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hines Street
606 ft · 17 sec · Hines Street
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Continue on Church Street
137 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Hines Street
1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street
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Continue on Perham Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road
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Turn left onto North Wade Road
43 m · 6 sec · North Wade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Fairfield and North Wade.
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.
Washburn Road
Turn left onto Washburn Road
9.48 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near North Wade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to North Wade?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Presque Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Fort Fairfield and 12.2 miles from North Wade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near North Wade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and North Wade. Straight-line distance: 16.82 mi (27.07 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 North Wade
North Wade is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8297600, -68.1794800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wade (-68.17948, 46.82976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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