How far is Madawaska, ME from Lac Frontiere, ME?
The driving distance from Madawaska, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Madawaska and Lac Frontiere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska and Lac Frontiere.
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Start on North 6th Avenue
14 m · 6 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vital Drive
1148 ft · 2 min · Vital Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Rue Bridge
1122 ft · 31 sec · Rue Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Promenade des Veterans
91 m · 10 sec · Promenade des Veterans
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rue Saint-François
5.4 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François
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Continue on Route 120
2288 ft · 39 sec · 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
2.9 mi · 4 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
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120
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Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161
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Continue on Rue Principale
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale
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Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
1269 ft · 37 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West 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 Main Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Allagash Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road
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Continue on Dickey Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road
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Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Walker Brook Road
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Continue on Rapid Road
935 ft · 41 sec · Rapid Road
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Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road
10.1 mi · 39 min · Camp 106 Road
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Turn slight left onto Shortcut Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Shortcut Road
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Turn left onto Robichaud Road
5.7 mi · 22 min · Robichaud Road
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Turn left onto Estcourt Road
9.7 mi · 38 min · Estcourt Road
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Turn slight right onto Robinson Road
16.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Robinson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maibec Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Maibec Road
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Turn left
87 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left
65 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
112 m · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Depot Road
9.6 mi · 37 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Depot Road
23.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Depot Road
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Continue on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daaquam Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madawaska and Lac Frontiere.
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
Turn right onto Depot Road
23.1 mi · 01h 29m
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 Rain And Snow leaving Madawaska and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madawaska to Lac Frontiere?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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 70 miles from Madawaska and 70.2 miles from Lac Frontiere.
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 49.2 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 $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Madawaska and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madawaska and Lac Frontiere. Straight-line distance: 90.99 mi (146.43 km).
#1 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lac Frontiere
Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6953100, -69.9934100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lac Frontiere (-69.99341, 46.69531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
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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