How far is Houlton, ME from North Wade, ME?

The driving distance from Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.53 mi
01h 36m
Flight
51.22 mi
82.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.22 mi
Kilometers
82.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.53 mi
Kilometers
92.59 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wade
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Houlton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houlton
2026-04-15T12:49
Arrive North Wade
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houlton
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
Mars Hill
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Houlton
28.8 mi
00h 48m
To North Wade
28.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Houlton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Today
Using Presque Isle as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houlton and North Wade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houlton and North Wade.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Square

    68 m · 7 sec · Market Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    1051 ft · 20 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road

    1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washburn Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hines Street

    606 ft · 17 sec · Hines Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hines Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Perham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Wade Road

    43 m · 6 sec · North Wade Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houlton and North Wade.

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 18%
Washburn Road
9.48 mi · 16%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 16%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 12%
North Road
5.84 mi · 10%
North Street
4.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Houlton Road

Continue on Houlton Road

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mars Hill
00h 48m from Houlton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Houlton 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 Houlton to North Wade?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Mars Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Houlton and 28.8 miles from North Wade.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain around Houlton and Chance Light Rain near North Wade.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houlton and North Wade. Straight-line distance: 51.22 mi (82.43 km).

Houlton

#1 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Wade

North Wade is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8297600, -68.1794800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Houlton (-67.8403, 46.12616)
End: North Wade (-68.17948, 46.82976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 Houlton and North Wade. The current time is 12:49:45.

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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.