How far is Lac Frontiere, ME from Madawaska, ME?
The driving distance from Lac Frontiere, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lac Frontiere and Madawaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere and Madawaska.
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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
1.4 mi · 5 min · Maibec Road
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Turn left
1671 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robinson Road
16.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Robinson Road
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Turn straight onto Estcourt Road
9.7 mi · 38 min · Estcourt Road
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Turn right onto Robichaud Road
5.7 mi · 22 min · Robichaud Road
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Turn right onto Shortcut Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Shortcut Road
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Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road
10.1 mi · 39 min · Camp 106 Road
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Continue on Rapid Road
935 ft · 41 sec · Rapid Road
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Continue on Walker Brook Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Walker Brook Road
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Continue on Dickey Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road
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Continue on Allagash Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161
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Continue on Route 120
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Principale
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 120
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Centrale
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale
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Continue on Route 120
2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Saint-François
5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François
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Turn right onto Rue Bridge
107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Rue Bridge
988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Vital Drive
888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac Frontiere and Madawaska.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Depot Road
Continue on Depot Road
32.8 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lac Frontiere and Chance Rain And Snow near Madawaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lac Frontiere to Madawaska?
The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allagash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Lac Frontiere and 105.6 miles from Madawaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lac Frontiere and Chance Rain And Snow near Madawaska.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lac Frontiere and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 90.99 mi (146.43 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 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 6th Avenue (-68.321517, 47.355284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
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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