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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain
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.
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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 · 10 sec · Hines Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Washburn Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1576 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Continue on State Road
1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road
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Continue on Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Union Square
51 m · 5 sec · Union Square
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Continue on Market Square
120 m · 17 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Market Square
70 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wade and Houlton.
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.
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.
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 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).
#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 Houlton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 46.1261600, -67.8403000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-67.840576, 46.126163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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