How far is Van Buren, ME from Boat Landing Camp, ME?

The driving distance from Van Buren, ME to Boat Landing Camp, ME is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
90.83 mi
02h 56m
Flight
60.6 mi
97.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.83 mi
Kilometers
146.18 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boat Landing Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Van Buren
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-04-15T05:01
Arrive Boat Landing Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
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
Fort Kent
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Van Buren
45.4 mi
01h 28m
To Boat Landing Camp
45.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Van Buren Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
38°F
Overnight
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Boat Landing Camp.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Boat Landing Camp.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1737 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Acadian Way

    2487 ft · 39 sec · Acadian Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge

    778 ft · 10 sec · Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Rue du Pont

    1658 ft · 45 sec · Rue du Pont

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rue Principale

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 144

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Route 144

  8. 8

    Continue on Boulevard du Millenaire

    1.5 km · 1 min · Boulevard du Millenaire

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chemin Davis

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chemin Davis

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 2

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Route 2

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 120: Edmundston Centre, Lac-Baker, Madawaska Me

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Boulevard Hébert

    1 km · 1 min · Boulevard Hébert

  14. 14

    Continue on Rue De L' Église

    3022 ft · 2 min · Rue De L' Église

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Laporte Avenue

    105 m · 8 sec · Laporte Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rue Saint-François

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 120

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120

  18. 18

    Continue on Rue Centrale

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 120

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120

  20. 20

    Continue on Rue Principale

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 120

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 161

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161

  23. 23

    Continue on Rue Principale

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    1269 ft · 37 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  25. 25

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

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint John Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Allagash Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Dickey Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Walker Brook Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Little Black Road

    1418 ft · 1 min · Little Black Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto HA00

    5.4 mi · 21 min · HA00

  33. 33

    Continue on Hafey Road

    5.7 mi · 22 min · Hafey Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hafey Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Boat Landing Camp.

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 144
13.3 mi · 15%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 12%
Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 11%
Route 2
8.58 mi · 9%
Route 120
6.4 mi · 7%
Hafey Road
5.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 144

Continue on Route 144

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Kent
01h 28m from Van Buren
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Van Buren and Chance Rain And Snow near Boat Landing Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Boat Landing Camp?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Fort Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Van Buren and 45.5 miles from Boat Landing Camp.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Van Buren and Chance Rain And Snow near Boat Landing Camp.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Boat Landing Camp. Straight-line distance: 60.6 mi (97.53 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates47.1572700, -67.9353000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boat Landing Camp

Boat Landing Camp is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2414200, -69.2203200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Buren (-67.9353, 47.15727)
End: Boat Landing Camp (-69.22032, 47.24142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.25
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.62 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.86 $15.55 $31.09
Diesel $6.00 $19.19 $38.38

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 Van Buren and Boat Landing Camp. The current time is 05:01:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.