How far is Lac Frontiere, ME from Caribou, ME?
The driving distance from Lac Frontiere, ME to Caribou, ME is about 239 miles (384.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lac Frontiere and Caribou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere and Caribou.
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Start on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road
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Continue on Depot Road
32.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Maibec Road
12.9 mi · 50 min · Maibec Road
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Turn right onto Boulevard Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Boulevard Road
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Continue on 17 Road
13.8 mi · 33 min · 17 Road
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Turn left onto Realty Road
62.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Realty Road
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Continue on Garfield Road
2952 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1469 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
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Continue on Industrial Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1090 ft · 25 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Continue on State Road
1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
905 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac Frontiere and Caribou.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Realty Road
Turn left onto Realty Road
62.7 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Caribou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lac Frontiere to Caribou?
The road trip is about 239 miles (384.7 km) and usually takes 08h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allagash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Lac Frontiere and 155.8 miles from Caribou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Caribou.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lac Frontiere and Caribou. Straight-line distance: 94.45 mi (152 km).
#1 Lac Frontiere
Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6953100, -69.9934100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caribou
City in Maine
| Population | 7,622 |
| Coordinates | 46.8606000, -68.0119700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-68.01195, 46.860647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $37.62 | $75.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $50.61 | $101.23 |
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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