How far is Presque Isle, ME from Lac Frontiere, ME?
The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Presque Isle and Lac Frontiere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Lac Frontiere.
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Start on State Street
951 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
1090 ft · 19 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn straight onto Industrial Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street
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Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1469 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garfield Road
2983 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
5 mi · 12 min · Realty Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
15.1 mi · 36 min · Realty Road
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Continue on Realty Road
42.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Realty Road
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Turn right onto 17 Road
13.9 mi · 34 min · 17 Road
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Continue on Boulevard Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Boulevard Road
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Turn left onto Maibec Road
12.7 mi · 49 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 Presque Isle 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.
Realty Road
Continue on Realty Road
42.6 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle to Lac Frontiere?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 76.7 miles from Presque Isle and 76.9 miles from Lac Frontiere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain around Presque Isle and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Lac Frontiere. Straight-line distance: 93.73 mi (150.84 km).
#1 Presque Isle
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,950 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.0158600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.50 | $65.01 |
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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