How far is Lac Frontiere, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Lac Frontiere, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield.
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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 · 21 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto State Street
22 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dyer Street
1333 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
151 m · 19 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1269 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Houlton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
145 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield.
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 Fort Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lac Frontiere to Fort Fairfield?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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 82.3 miles from Lac Frontiere and 174.3 miles from Fort Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.2 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 $35.74 one way or $71.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Fairfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.8 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 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-67.834004, 46.772285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $40.38 | $80.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $54.33 | $108.67 |
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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