How far is Woodland Center, ME from Houlton, ME?

The driving distance from Woodland Center, ME to Houlton, ME is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.41 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.38 mi
87.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.38 mi
Kilometers
87.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.41 mi
Kilometers
98.83 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houlton
Tue, Nov 10, 8:15 AM EST
Return by in Woodland Center
Tue, Nov 10, 9:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Center
2026-11-10T06:52
Arrive Houlton
Tue, Nov 10, 8:15 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Center
9:30 PM EST
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
Westfield
ME

Town in Aroostook County, Maine

From Woodland Center
30.9 mi
00h 41m
To Houlton
30.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
Houlton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
31°F
Overnight
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Center and Houlton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Center and Houlton.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodland Center Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Woodland Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sweden Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sweden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hatch Drive

    549 ft · 11 sec · Hatch Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washburn Street

    788 ft · 16 sec · Washburn Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    617 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Lyndon Street

    1364 ft · 40 sec · Lyndon Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Caribou Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road

    1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  19. 19

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

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  25. 25

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Union Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Union Square

  28. 28

    Continue on Market Square

    120 m · 17 sec · Market Square

  29. 29

    Continue on Market Square

    70 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  30. 30

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland Center 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 17%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 15%
Presque Isle Road
7.68 mi · 13%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 11%
North Road
5.84 mi · 10%
Caribou Road
5.13 mi · 8%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 41m from Woodland Center
Leave By
3:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Woodland Center and Mostly Cloudy near Houlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Center to Houlton?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Woodland Center and 30.5 miles from Houlton.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Woodland Center and Mostly Cloudy near Houlton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Center and Houlton. Straight-line distance: 54.38 mi (87.52 km).

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#1 Woodland Center

Woodland Center is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8853200, -68.1419800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Houlton

#2 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodland Center Road (-68.141987, 46.885428)
End: (-67.840576, 46.126163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.77 $10.36 $20.71
Premium $5.24 $11.38 $22.75
Diesel $6.33 $13.74 $27.49

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland Center and Houlton. The current time is 06:52:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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