Origin
Houlton, ME
Late night in Houlton on Wednesday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME
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Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
116.3 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME covers 116.3 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Market Square, North Street, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.72 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Houlton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 116.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Market Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Market Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houlton, ME and Back Settlement, ME.
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Start on the route
135 ft
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12 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Market Square
223 ft
·
7 sec
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Market Square
3
Turn right onto North Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
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North Street
4
Continue on North Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
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North Road
5
Continue on US Highway 1
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
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US Highway 1
6
Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
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Main Road
8
Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Route 1
9
Continue on Military Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Military Road
10
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
11
Turn left onto Benjamin Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Benjamin Street
12
Continue on Presque Isle Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Presque Isle Road
13
Continue on Houlton Road
10 mi
·
14 min
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Houlton Road
14
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
15
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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State Street
16
Turn right onto Parsons Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Parsons Street
17
Continue on State Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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State Road
18
Continue on Connector Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Connector Road
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Main Street
20
Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Caribou Road
21
Continue on Presque Isle Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Presque Isle Road
22
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Lyndon Street
23
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Main Street
24
Turn slight left onto Herschel Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Herschel Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
276 ft
·
6 sec
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Prospect Street
26
Continue on Sweden Street
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Sweden Street
27
Continue on New Sweden Road
20 mi
·
28 min
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New Sweden Road
28
Continue on Caribou Road
18 mi
·
26 min
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Caribou Road
29
Continue on Market Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Market Street
30
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Bridge Street
31
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Pleasant Street
32
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
5 min
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West Main Street
33
Continue on Saint John Road
10 mi
·
18 min
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Saint John Road
34
Continue on Main Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
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Main Street
35
Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive
1.9 mi
·
7 min
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Sunset Drive
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from Houlton, ME, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Back Settlement, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Houlton, 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 Houlton, ME
This is one driving day of about 116.3 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Houlton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Houlton, ME · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Houlton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Back Settlement, ME
The final approach into Back Settlement, 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 Back Settlement, 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
$18.72 one way
$37.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Back Settlement, ME
Late night in Back Settlement on Wednesday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
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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
31 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
3h 12m 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 Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME covers 116.3 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Market Square, North Street, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.2 miles from Houlton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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