How far is Spaulding, ME from Caribou, ME?
The driving distance from Spaulding, ME to Caribou, ME is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spaulding and Caribou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spaulding and Caribou.
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Start on High Meadow Road
1.5 km · 4 min · High Meadow Road
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Continue on Woodland Center Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Woodland Center Road
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Continue on Woodland Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road
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Turn straight onto Sweden Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Sweden Street
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Continue on Hatch Drive
549 ft · 11 sec · Hatch Drive
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Turn straight onto Washburn Street
713 ft · 14 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
93 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Spaulding and Caribou.
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.
Woodland Center Road
Continue on Woodland Center Road
7.91 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Spaulding and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Caribou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spaulding to Caribou?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
New Sweden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Spaulding and 5.7 miles from Caribou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Spaulding and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Caribou.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spaulding and Caribou. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.45 km).
#1 Spaulding
Spaulding is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8781000, -68.2400400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caribou
City in Maine
| Population | 7,622 |
| Coordinates | 46.8606000, -68.0119700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-68.01195, 46.860647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.17 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
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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