Origin
Back Settlement, ME
Late night in Back Settlement on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Back Settlement, ME to Caribou, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Back Settlement, ME to Caribou, ME covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Sweden Road, Caribou Road, Saint John Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on New Sweden Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.6 miles from Back Settlement, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 61.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Sweden Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 1.9 miles in near ME 161 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Back Settlement, ME to Caribou, ME is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (ME 161 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19.2 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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ME 161 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 161 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
19.2 mi into trip
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~41m in
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Bridge Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
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~41m in
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ME 161 / Market Street
Turn right onto ME 161 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
3
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Sweden Road | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| Caribou Road | 17.8 mi | 26m |
| Saint John Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Sweden Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Drive | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Sweden Road
— 19.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Settlement, ME and Caribou, ME.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn sharp right onto ME 161
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on ME 161
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint John Road
4
Continue on ME 161
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto Monument Square
467 ft
·
14 sec
·
Monument Square
6
Turn straight onto ME 11
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto ME 161
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Market Street
9
Continue on ME 161
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Caribou Road
10
Continue on ME 161
20 mi
·
28 min
·
New Sweden Road
11
Continue on ME 161
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sweden Street
12
Continue on ME 161B
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hatch Drive
13
Turn straight onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Washburn Street
14
Turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
304 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 30.6 miles from Back Settlement, ME, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 61.1 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 58m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caribou, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Back Settlement, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Back Settlement, ME
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Back Settlement, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Sweden Road for about 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Back Settlement, ME · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Back Settlement, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caribou, ME
The final approach into Caribou, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Caribou, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Caribou on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
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31 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Back Settlement, ME to Caribou, ME covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Sweden Road, Caribou Road, Saint John Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Back Settlement, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Back Settlement, ME to Caribou, ME is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (ME 161 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19.2 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Back Settlement, ME to Caribou, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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