How far is North Wade, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from North Wade, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wade and Fort Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wade and Fort Fairfield.
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Start on North Wade Road
43 m · 6 sec · North Wade Road
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Continue on Perham Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road
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Continue on Hines Street
1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
81 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
134 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Hines Street
107 m · 16 sec · Hines Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2209 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washburn Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Washburn Road
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Continue on Washburn Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
617 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 40 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn right onto Presque Isle Road
1078 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Fort Street
1585 ft · 35 sec · Fort Street
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on South Caribou Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Caribou Road
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Continue on High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn slight left 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 North Wade and Fort Fairfield.
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.
Washburn Road
Continue on Washburn Road
6.89 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving North Wade 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 North Wade to Fort Fairfield?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from North Wade and 12.4 miles from Fort Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around North Wade and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Fairfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wade and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 16.82 mi (27.07 km).
#1 North Wade
North Wade is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8297600, -68.1794800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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