Origin
Houlton, ME
Late night in Houlton on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houlton, ME to North Wade, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houlton, ME
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North Wade, ME
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Trip Overview
Houlton to North Wade is 57.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via Houlton Road and Washburn Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Maine's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive through local landscapes. Expect a route that involves frequent turns, making it more engaging than a simple highway cruise. It's a short enough trip to complete comfortably in one day, ideal for those looking for a less demanding drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Houlton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Houlton Road | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Washburn Road | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Route 1 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Main Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| North Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| North Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| Presque Isle Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Houlton Road
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houlton, ME and North Wade, ME.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Market Square
224 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Square
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 2
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US Highway 1
6
Continue on US 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Road
8
Continue on US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
9
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Military Road
10
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Benjamin Street
12
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Presque Isle Road
13
Continue on US 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Houlton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
17
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
18
Continue on ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
19
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Washburn Road
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Washburn Road
21
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto ME 228
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hines Street
23
Continue on ME 228
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
24
Continue on ME 228
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hines Street
25
Continue on ME 228
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Perham Road
26
Turn left onto North Wade Road
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Wade Road
27
Arrive at destination
North Wade Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 36 minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The $9 fuel cost is minimal, but it's always wise to start with a full tank in Houlton. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns; consulting your GPS or map regularly will be helpful. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is just over 10 miles, you won't be without opportunities to adjust or take a brief pause if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.8 miles from Houlton, ME, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wade, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Houlton, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Houlton, ME
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Houlton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Houlton Road for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Houlton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Square
Turn right onto Market Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1; US 2 / North Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 2 / North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
27.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 1 / Benjamin Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Benjamin Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
North Wade, ME
Late night in North Wade on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Presque Isle, ME
29 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
1h 36m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% on highways. You'll navigate through Houlton Road and Washburn Road, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest stretch without a turn or change in direction is 10.3 miles on Houlton Road. Expect the road to feel more like a local byway than a high-speed corridor, requiring your attention for directional changes throughout the 1 hour 36 minute journey.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Houlton 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 early in the drive near Market Square.
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 1h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 2 / North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (US 1 / Benjamin Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Houlton 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: near the start (Market Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 2 / North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (US 1 / Benjamin Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Wade, 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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