Madawaska, ME Road Trips
Drivers starting from Madawaska, ME have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 48-mile quick runs to 308-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Madawaska, ME head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Merve Tuncay
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
350.7 mi
Saco, ME
Quickest Drive
1h 26m
Woodland Center, ME
Plan Around Madawaska, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Madawaska, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Madawaska, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Madawaska, ME
Driving from Madawaska, ME
On average, trips departing from Madawaska, ME run 178 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 308 miles (6h 32m), while the shortest is just 48 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Madawaska, ME are Auburn, ME (308.3 mi, 6h 32m) and Woodland Center, ME (47.8 mi, 1h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 178-mile drive from Madawaska, ME, expect to burn about 7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Madawaska, ME and 3 routes heading into Madawaska, ME, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 48 to 308 miles.
The longest mapped route from Madawaska, ME covers 308 miles and takes approximately 6h 32m. Shorter options start at just 48 miles.
The average route from Madawaska, ME runs about 178 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Madawaska, ME include Auburn, ME and Woodland Center, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Madawaska, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,960
Median Income
$42,708
Median Home Value
$157,400
Median Age
54.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Madawaska, ME at a Glance
Founded
1869
Elevation
971 ft
Area
22 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Madawaska, ME.
St. David Catholic Church
church building in Maine, United States of America
Acadian Landing Site
Madawaska, Maine, listed on the NRHP in Aroostook County, Maine
City data from Wikidata (Q1007939), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Madawaska, ME
Madawaska is a small town along the United States - Canadian border in Maine. This article also covers the nearby town of Grand Isle.
1 Martin's Motel, 93 Main St, ☏ +1 207-728-3395, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2018) 2 Inn of Acadia, 384 St. Thomas St, ☏ +1 207 728 3402, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2018) 3 Gateway Motel, 735 Main St, ☏ +1 207 728 3318, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2018)
Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (WFK IATA) (near Frenchville). General aviation only Northeastern Maine Airport in Presque Isle is the nearest commercial airport to Madawaska, with service to Newark. Take the U.S. Highway 1 in northern Maine. It is across the river, with international border crossing, from Edmundston, New Brunswick. 1 Madawaska–Edmundston Border Crossing (Edmundston–Madawaska Bridge) (Madawaska, ME – Edmundston, NB). 24 hours. (updated Dec 2024)
Travel tips adapted from Madawaska (Maine) 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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