Origin
Easton, ME
Morning in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, ME to Caribou, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, ME
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Caribou, ME
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Trip Overview
This short, 20.8-mile drive from Easton, ME to Caribou, ME will take you about 34 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within Maine's Northeast region. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel as you navigate roads like Presque Isle Road and Caribou Road. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $3, so you won't need to worry about breaking the bank on gas. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility to explore your destinations without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward journey that connects two communities in the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Caribou Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Easton Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Academy Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Centerline Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Parsons Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Connector Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Presque Isle Road
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, ME and Caribou, ME.
1
Start on Center Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Center Road
2
Continue on Easton Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Centerline Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerline Road
4
Continue on ME 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
8
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
9
Continue on ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
10
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Caribou Road
12
Continue on US 1
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Presque Isle Road
13
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lyndon Street
14
Turn slight right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Centerline Road
At end of road, turn right onto Centerline Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Caribou, ME
Morning in Caribou on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The roads, including Presque Isle Road, Caribou Road, and Easton Road, are characteristic of local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 5.7 miles on Presque Isle Road, so you'll be making frequent, albeit short, turns. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Presque Isle Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near Centerline Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (Centerline Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Presque Isle Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (Centerline Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caribou, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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