Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska, ME and Woodland Center, ME.
Start on North 6th Avenue
Turn right onto US 1
Turn left onto ME 162
Continue on ME 162
Continue on ME 162
Continue on ME 162
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Turn right onto Goodwin Road
At end of road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
Turn left onto Morse Road
Turn right onto ME 228
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
5 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.
Turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161 / Caribou Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Colby Siding Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 228 / Woodland Center Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Madawaska on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Woodland Center on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
75°F
Frenchville, ME
24 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
859 ft
Total Descent
831 ft
Highest Point
885 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
393 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Edmundston
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Edmundston
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Edmundston
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: ice_cream
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Stockholm, ME
Visit websiteHeritage
Near the start, short detour
Frenchville, ME
Heritage
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Caravan_site
Near the start, short detour
Caravan_site
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1869
Madawaska is a small town along the United States - Canadian border in Maine. This article also covers the nearby town of Grand Isle.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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