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Limestone, ME
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Trip from Limestone, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 41m
Distance
175.1 mi
282 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 32m
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6 AM
7h 41m
8 AM
8h 1m
10 AM
7h 48m
12 PM
7h 46m
3 PM
7h 49m
5 PM
8h 0m
8 PM
7h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limestone, ME
Mateusz Feliksik
Lac Frontiere, ME
Александр Ершков
Trip Overview
The drive from Limestone, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 175.1 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Realty Road, Depot Road, 17 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.6 miles on Realty Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
87.5 miles from Limestone, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 41m. Total distance: 175.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 41m drive with frequent turns across 175.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Realty Road is the longest continuous segment at about 62.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (Park Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1A / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
21 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 1 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.2 mi into trip
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~32m in
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Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
21.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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Dyer Street
Turn left onto Dyer Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.6 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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Garfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto Garfield Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Realty Road | 62.6 mi | 2h 31m |
| Depot Road | 32.7 mi | 2h 6m |
| 17 Road | 13.9 mi | 33m |
| Maibec Road | 12.7 mi | 49m |
| Presque Isle Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| East Limestone Road | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Daaquam Road | 6.2 mi | 23m |
| Haystack Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Realty Road
— 62.6 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limestone, ME and Lac Frontiere, ME.
1
Start on Trafton Avenue
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Trafton Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 1A
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 1A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Fairfield Road
4
Continue on US 1A
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Limestone Road
5
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Continue on US 1A; 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Presque Isle Street
7
Continue on US 1A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Houlton Road
8
Turn right onto ME 167
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fort Fairfield Road
9
Continue on ME 167
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Presque Isle Road
10
Continue on ME 167
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Road
11
Turn left onto ME 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Park Street
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Dyer Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dyer Street
15
Continue on ME 163
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mechanic Street
16
Turn straight onto ME 163
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Street
17
Continue on ME 163
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mapleton Road
18
Continue on ME 163
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on ME 163
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Haystack Road
20
Continue on ME 163
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Presque Isle Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto ME 11
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto ME 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Garfield Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Road
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Realty Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Realty Road
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Realty Road
15 mi
·
36 min
·
Realty Road
26
Continue on Realty Road
43 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Realty Road
27
Turn right onto 17 Road
14 mi
·
33 min
·
17 Road
28
Continue on Boulevard Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Boulevard Road
29
Turn left onto Maibec Road
13 mi
·
49 min
·
Maibec Road
30
Turn left
284 ft
·
21 sec
31
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
32
Turn slight left
212 ft
·
15 sec
33
Turn right
368 ft
·
27 sec
34
Turn straight onto Depot Road
9.6 mi
·
37 min
·
Depot Road
35
Turn right onto Depot Road
23 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Depot Road
36
Continue on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi
·
23 min
·
Daaquam Road
37
Arrive at destination
Daaquam Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.5 miles from Limestone, ME, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.6 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 39 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lac Frontiere, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Limestone, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Limestone, ME
This is one driving day of about 175.1 miles and 7h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Limestone, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Realty Road for about 62.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.5 mi from Limestone, ME · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.5 miles from Limestone, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Realty Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.6 miles.
Arriving in Lac Frontiere, ME
The final approach into Lac Frontiere, 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 Lac Frontiere, 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
$28.19 one way
$56.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $31.01 | $62.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.39 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.51 | $11.21 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Lac Frontiere, ME
Morning in Lac Frontiere on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Ashland, ME
88 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
14 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
7h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Limestone, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME covers 175.1 miles and takes about 7h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Realty Road, Depot Road, 17 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from Limestone, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (Park Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Limestone, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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