How far is North Wade, ME from Houlton, ME?

The driving distance from North Wade, ME to Houlton, ME is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.18 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.22 mi
82.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.22 mi
Kilometers
82.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.18 mi
Kilometers
92.02 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houlton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in North Wade
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wade
2026-04-15T10:46
Arrive Houlton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wade
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mars Hill
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From North Wade
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Houlton
28.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
Houlton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Today
Using Presque Isle as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Wade and Houlton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wade and Houlton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wade Road

    43 m · 6 sec · North Wade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Perham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hines Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    134 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hines Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Hines Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washburn Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1576 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Union Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Union Square

  27. 27

    Continue on Market Square

    120 m · 17 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Continue on Market Square

    70 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  29. 29

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wade and Houlton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 18%
Washburn Road
9.48 mi · 17%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 16%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 12%
North Road
5.84 mi · 10%
North Street
4.19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Houlton Road

Continue on Houlton Road

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mars Hill
00h 38m from North Wade
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving North Wade and Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain near Houlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Wade to Houlton?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Mars Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from North Wade and 28.4 miles from Houlton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around North Wade and Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain near Houlton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wade and Houlton. Straight-line distance: 51.22 mi (82.43 km).

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#1 North Wade

North Wade is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8297600, -68.1794800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Houlton

#2 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wade Road (-68.179476, 46.829711)
End: (-67.840576, 46.126163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Wade and Houlton. The current time is 10:46:11.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.