How far is Back Settlement, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Back Settlement, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Back Settlement and Fort Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Settlement and Fort Fairfield.
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Start on Sunset Drive
1.9 mi · 7 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Monument Square
142 m · 15 sec · Monument Square
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1973 ft · 33 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on New Sweden Road
19.5 mi · 29 min · New Sweden Road
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Continue on Sweden Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sweden Street
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Continue on Hatch Drive
549 ft · 11 sec · Hatch Drive
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Turn straight onto Washburn Street
788 ft · 16 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
617 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 40 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn right onto Presque Isle Road
1078 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Fort Street
1585 ft · 35 sec · Fort Street
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on South Caribou Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Caribou Road
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Continue on High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
145 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Back Settlement and Fort Fairfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Sweden Road
Continue on New Sweden Road
19.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Back Settlement and Chance Light Rain near Fort Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Back Settlement to Fort Fairfield?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Agatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Back Settlement and 37.4 miles from Fort Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Back Settlement and Chance Light Rain near Fort Fairfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Back Settlement and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 55.6 mi (89.48 km).
#1 Back Settlement
Back Settlement is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1564300, -68.8700400 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-67.834004, 46.772285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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