How far is Back Settlement, ME from Houlton, ME?
The driving distance from Back Settlement, ME to Houlton, ME is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 02h 32m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Back Settlement and Houlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Settlement and Houlton.
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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
5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Main Street
1607 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Continue on State Road
1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road
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Continue on Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Union Square
51 m · 5 sec · Union Square
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Continue on Market Square
120 m · 17 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Market Square
70 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Back Settlement and Houlton.
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
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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 Houlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Back Settlement to Houlton?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Back Settlement and 59 miles from Houlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 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 Houlton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Back Settlement and Houlton. Straight-line distance: 86.33 mi (138.94 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 Houlton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 46.1261600, -67.8403000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-67.840576, 46.126163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.41 | $36.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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