How far is Houlton, ME from Woodland Center, ME?

The driving distance from Houlton, ME to Woodland Center, ME is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.87 mi
01h 42m
Flight
54.38 mi
87.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.38 mi
Kilometers
87.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Center
Tue, Nov 10, 10:33 AM EST
Return by in Houlton
Tue, Nov 10, 12:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houlton
2026-11-10T08:50
Arrive Woodland Center
Tue, Nov 10, 10:33 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houlton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Westfield
ME

Town in Aroostook County, Maine

From Houlton
30.9 mi
00h 51m
To Woodland Center
30.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Houlton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
31°F
Overnight
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
6 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 Houlton and Woodland Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houlton and Woodland Center.

  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

    Continue on Caribou Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lyndon Street

    1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1006 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Herschel Street

    1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street

  25. 25

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

    84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Sweden Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sweden Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Woodland Center Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Woodland Center Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houlton 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 17%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 15%
Presque Isle Road
7.68 mi · 12%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 11%
North Road
5.84 mi · 9%
Caribou Road
5.14 mi · 8%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 51m from Houlton
Leave By
3:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Houlton 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 Houlton to Woodland Center?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Houlton and 30.9 miles from Woodland Center.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houlton and Woodland Center. Straight-line distance: 54.38 mi (87.52 km).

Houlton

#1 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
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: Houlton (-67.8403, 46.12616)
End: Woodland Center (-68.14198, 46.88532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.77 $10.40 $20.81
Premium $5.24 $11.43 $22.86
Diesel $6.33 $13.81 $27.62

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 Houlton 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.