Origin
Presque Isle, ME
Morning in Presque Isle on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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 Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME covers 74.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Saint John Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Caribou Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.99 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
37.3 miles from Presque Isle, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 74.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Caribou Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 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 1.8 miles in near US 1 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.6 mi into trip
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~20m in
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ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.2 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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Bridge Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.2 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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US 1; ME 161 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
72.6 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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Sunset Drive
Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Road | 22.9 mi | 33m |
| New Sweden Road | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| Saint John Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Presque Isle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Sweden Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Drive | 1.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Caribou Road
— 22.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle, ME and Back Settlement, ME.
1
Start on State Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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State Street
2
Turn right onto ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Parsons Street
3
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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State Road
4
Continue on ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Connector Road
5
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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Caribou Road
7
Continue on US 1
5.7 mi
·
8 min
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Presque Isle Road
8
Turn left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Lyndon Street
9
Turn slight right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto ME 161B; ME 164
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Herschel Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
274 ft
·
5 sec
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Prospect Street
12
Continue on ME 161B
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sweden Street
13
Continue on ME 161
20 mi
·
28 min
·
New Sweden Road
14
Continue on ME 161
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Caribou Road
15
Continue on ME 161
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Market Street
16
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Bridge Street
17
Turn right onto ME 11
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Pleasant Street
18
Turn left onto US 1; ME 161
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on ME 161
10 mi
·
18 min
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Saint John Road
20
Continue on ME 161
4.3 mi
·
7 min
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Main Street
21
Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive
1.9 mi
·
7 min
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Sunset Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Sunset Drive
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 37.3 miles from Presque Isle, ME, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 74.5 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 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 41m
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 Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle, ME
This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Presque Isle, 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 Caribou Road for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Presque Isle, ME · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Presque Isle, 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
$11.99 one way
$23.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.20 | $26.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Back Settlement, ME
Morning in Back Settlement on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 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
23 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
2h 5m 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 Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME covers 74.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Caribou Road, New Sweden Road, Saint John Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Presque Isle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.99 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 Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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