How far is North Wade, ME from Fort Kent, ME?
The driving distance from North Wade, ME to Fort Kent, ME is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, USA
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 North Wade and Fort Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wade and Fort Kent.
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Start on North Wade Road
43 m · 14 sec · North Wade Road
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Turn sharp left onto Woodland Center Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Woodland Center Road
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Continue on Perham Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Perham Road
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Turn right onto Carson Road
2025 ft · 2 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto Nutting Road
2.2 mi · 8 min · Nutting Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodland Center Road
3 mi · 7 min · Woodland Center Road
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Turn left onto Morse Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Turn right onto Colby Siding Road
2853 ft · 2 min · Colby Siding Road
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Turn left onto Goodwin Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Goodwin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Sweden Road
17.2 mi · 26 min · New Sweden Road
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Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
92 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wade and Fort Kent.
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.
Caribou Road
Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving North Wade and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Wade to Fort Kent?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from North Wade and 24 miles from Fort Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around North Wade and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Kent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wade and Fort Kent. Straight-line distance: 35.37 mi (56.92 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 Kent
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,805 |
| Coordinates | 47.2586500, -68.5894900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Avenue (-68.589476, 47.258621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
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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