Caribou, ME Road Trips
Caribou, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 290 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Caribou, ME head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
316.8 mi
Biddeford, ME
Quickest Drive
4h 28m
Waterville, ME
Plan Around Caribou, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Caribou, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Caribou, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Caribou, ME
Driving from Caribou, ME
The typical drive from Caribou, ME covers about 290 miles and takes around 5h 39m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 316 miles (6h 9m), while the shortest is just 227 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Caribou, ME most often head toward Saco, ME (315.9 mi, 6h 9m), Gorham, ME (308.5 mi, 6h 2m), Westbrook, ME (304.4 mi, 5h 55m), Falmouth, ME (294.9 mi, 5h 41m), and Waterville, ME (227.2 mi, 4h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 290-mile drive from Caribou, ME, expect to burn about 11.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Caribou, ME and 1 routes heading into Caribou, ME, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 227 to 316 miles.
The longest mapped route from Caribou, ME covers 316 miles and takes approximately 6h 9m. Shorter options start at just 227 miles.
The average route from Caribou, ME runs about 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Caribou, ME include Saco, ME, Gorham, ME, Westbrook, ME and Falmouth, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Caribou, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,427
Median Income
$54,271
Median Home Value
$120,300
Median Age
52.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Caribou, ME at a Glance
Founded
1824
Elevation
449 ft
Area
80 mi²
Notable People from Caribou, ME
A sampling of people born in Caribou, ME.
Susan Collins
1952
United States Senator from Maine since 1997
Jessica Meir
1977
Swedish-American marine biologist and astronaut
Russell Currier
1987
American biathlete
City data from Wikidata (Q1010699), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Caribou, ME
Caribou is the most northeastern city in the United States and located just 10 minutes from the Canadian border. The community was incorporated in 1859. The community has a rich agricultural history and is known for some of the finest snowmobiling in the Northeast.
The Nylander Museum, 657 Main St, ☏ +1 207 493-4209. Natural history museum.
Caribou Performing Arts Center, 308 Sweden St, ☏ +1 207 493-4278. Host local and national theater and live music. A hub of community and regional activities. Goughan's Berry Farm. Fresh pick your own berries, pumpkins and Christmas trees. Caribou High School City facility. Featuring lit Nordic ski trails. Caribou Recreation Center. With indoor elevated walking track Caribou Country Club. Public 9-hole golf course and excellent Nordic ski trials. Aroostook river. Trout and salmon fishing and kayaking, minutes from city center. Caribou Historical Society. Museum just south of Caribou features many artifacts from early life in Caribou. Swedish Colony. Just 10 minutes from Caribou. Old Washburn Road. Edged in Stone Perennial Gardens and walking paths.
Burger Boy, Sweden Street. Open summers, burgers & ice cream. Cindy's Sub Shop, Sweden Street. Homemade subs and sandwiches. Sleeper's, Rt #1, ☏ +1 207-498-8181. Offering cooked lobster and homemade rolls & salads. Par & Grill, Bennett Drive. Indoor golf and restaurant. Frederick's Southside, South Main Street. Jade Palace Chinese (Skyway Plaza). Farms Bakery and Coffee Shop. Freshly baked pastries Greenhouse Restaurant (at Caribou Inn and Convention Center). Sports Inn, 97 Bennett Drive (at Caribou Bowl - A - Drome), ☏ +1 207-498-3386. Bar & grill Big Cheese Pizza, South Main Street.
Caribou Cabins, 259 Lombard Rd, ☏ +1 207 498-2800, [email protected]. Caribou Inn and Convention Center, 19 Main St, toll-free: +1-800-235-0466, fax: +1 207 498-3149.
Caribou is 1 hour north of Houlton on U.S Route 1. Travel times are approximately 3 hours north of Bangor, Maine, and 5 hours north of Portland, Maine. The community is 4 hours east of Quebec City and 2 hours north of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Cyr Bus Lines, 153 Gilman Falls Ave, ☏ +1 207 827-2010, toll-free: +1-800-244-2335. Service from Presque Isle, Houlton, and Bangor.
Travel tips adapted from Caribou on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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