How far is Fort Kent, ME from North Wade, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Kent, ME to North Wade, ME is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Kent and North Wade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent and North Wade.
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Start on Highland Avenue
27 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
92 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on New Sweden Road
17.2 mi · 26 min · New Sweden Road
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Turn right onto Goodwin Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Goodwin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
2853 ft · 2 min · Colby Siding Road
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Turn left onto Morse Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Turn right onto Woodland Center Road
3 mi · 7 min · Woodland Center Road
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Turn left onto Nutting Road
2.2 mi · 8 min · Nutting Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carson Road
2025 ft · 2 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto Perham Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Perham Road
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Continue on Woodland Center Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Woodland Center Road
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Turn sharp right 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 Kent 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.
Caribou Road
Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Kent 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 Kent to North Wade?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Fort Kent and 23.2 miles from North Wade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Kent and Chance Light Rain near North Wade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Kent and North Wade. Straight-line distance: 35.37 mi (56.92 km).
#1 Fort Kent
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,805 |
| Coordinates | 47.2586500, -68.5894900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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