Origin
Madawaska, ME
Late night in Madawaska on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madawaska, ME to Woodland Center, 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 26m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madawaska, ME
Merve Tuncay
Woodland Center, ME
Jan Wright
Trip Overview
Madawaska, ME to Woodland Center, ME is 47.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via New Sweden Road, Main Street, and Sinclair Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Maine, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a direct highway sprint. It's a short trip, ideal for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Sweden Road | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 15.3 mi | 28m |
| Sinclair Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Caribou Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Morse Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Saint Agatha Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodland Center Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Goodwin Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Sweden Road
— 17.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska, ME and Woodland Center, ME.
1
Start on North 6th Avenue
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 1
7.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 162
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Agatha Avenue
4
Continue on ME 162
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 162
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sinclair Road
6
Continue on ME 162
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sinclair Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Caribou Road
8
Continue on ME 161
17 mi
·
25 min
·
New Sweden Road
9
Turn right onto Goodwin Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodwin Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Colby Siding Road
11
Turn left onto Morse Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Morse Road
12
Turn right onto ME 228
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Center Road
13
Arrive at destination
ME 228
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Madawaska, 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 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Turn left onto ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
ME 161 / Caribou Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161 / Caribou Road
Navigation decision point
4
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Colby Siding Road
At end of road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
Navigation decision point
4
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
ME 228 / Woodland Center Road
Turn right onto ME 228 / Woodland Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Woodland Center, ME
Late night in Woodland Center on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Frenchville, ME
24 mi in
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
18 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 26m 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,' meaning you'll experience a dynamic road personality with frequent changes in direction rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 47.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles along New Sweden Road, offering a brief period of uninterrupted driving before transitioning back to more winding local paths. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on New Sweden Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madawaska, ME to Woodland Center, ME is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (ME 161 / Caribou Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 17.2 miles on New Sweden 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 (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (ME 161 / Caribou Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland Center, 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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