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Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limestone, ME
Mateusz Feliksik
Back Settlement, ME
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The drive from Limestone, ME to Back Settlement, ME covers 71.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 $11.45 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
35.6 miles from Limestone, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 71.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 US 1A / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 8 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 (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 1 / Van Buren Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 1A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 1 / Van Buren Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left toward ME 161
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Sweden Road | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| Caribou Road | 17.8 mi | 26m |
| Saint John Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Access Highway | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Drive | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Van Buren Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Limestone, ME and Back Settlement, ME.
Start on Trafton Avenue
Turn left onto US 1A
Turn left onto ME 89
Turn right onto US 1
Enter roundabout onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn left
Turn straight onto ME 161
Turn right onto ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Turn right onto ME 11
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Continue on ME 161
Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
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 71.1 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.6 miles or 56m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Back Settlement, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Limestone, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Limestone, ME
This is one driving day of about 71.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Limestone, ME · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Limestone, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.45 one way
$22.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Limestone on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Back Settlement on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
56°F
Washburn, ME
36 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
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.
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