How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from Woodland Center, ME?

The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to Woodland Center, ME is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.82 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.82 mi
Kilometers
28.68 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Center
Tue, Nov 10, 9:23 AM EST
Return by in Fort Fairfield
Tue, Nov 10, 9:55 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Fairfield
2026-11-10T08:50
Arrive Woodland Center
Tue, Nov 10, 9:23 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Fairfield
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Caribou
ME

City in Maine

From Fort Fairfield
8.9 mi
00h 16m
To Woodland Center
8.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fort Fairfield Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
31°F
Overnight
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
40°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and Woodland Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and Woodland Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Caribou Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Caribou Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Fort Fairfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Street

    1571 ft · 32 sec · Fort Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    1078 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lyndon Street

    1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1006 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Herschel Street

    1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sweden Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sweden Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodland Center Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Woodland Center Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Fairfield and Woodland Center.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Fairfield Road
4.7 mi · 26%
South Caribou Road
4.51 mi · 25%
Woodland Center Road
4.05 mi · 23%
Woodland Road
1.47 mi · 8%
High Street
0.9 mi · 5%
Sweden Street
0.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fort Fairfield Road

Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

4.7 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caribou
00h 16m from Fort Fairfield
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Woodland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to Woodland Center?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Fort Fairfield and 8.9 miles from Woodland Center.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Woodland Center.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and Woodland Center. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).

Fort Fairfield

#1 Fort Fairfield

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,278
Coordinates46.7722700, -67.8339100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 Woodland Center

Woodland Center is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8853200, -68.1419800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Fairfield (-67.83391, 46.77227)
End: Woodland Center (-68.14198, 46.88532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.63
Round trip
$5.25
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $2.63 $5.25
Mid-grade $4.77 $3.01 $6.01
Premium $5.24 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.33 $3.99 $7.98

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Fairfield and Woodland Center. The current time is 08:50:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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