How far is Back Settlement, ME from Limestone, ME?

The driving distance from Back Settlement, ME to Limestone, ME is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.07 mi
01h 34m
Flight
52.07 mi
83.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.07 mi
Kilometers
83.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.07 mi
Kilometers
115.99 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Back Settlement
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Back Settlement
2026-04-15T04:10
Arrive Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Back Settlement
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Agatha
ME

Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

From Back Settlement
36 mi
00h 47m
To Limestone
36.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
Limestone Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Back Settlement and Limestone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Back Settlement and Limestone.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Drive

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint John Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Monument Square

    142 m · 15 sec · Monument Square

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1973 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Caribou Road

    17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Sweden Road

    19.5 mi · 29 min · New Sweden Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sweden Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sweden Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caribou Connector

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Caribou Connector

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    1117 ft · 29 sec · Presque Isle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Access Highway

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Access Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1338 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Trafton Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Trafton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trafton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Back Settlement and Limestone.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Sweden Road
19.5 mi · 27%
Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 25%
Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 14%
Access Highway
9.71 mi · 13%
Main Street
4.51 mi · 6%
Caribou Connector
3.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Agatha
00h 47m from Back Settlement
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Back Settlement and Chance Light Rain near Limestone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Back Settlement to Limestone?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 36.1 miles from Limestone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 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 Limestone.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Back Settlement and Limestone. Straight-line distance: 52.07 mi (83.8 km).

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#1 Back Settlement

Back Settlement is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1564300, -68.8700400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Limestone

#2 Limestone

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates46.9086600, -67.8258500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunset Drive (-68.870252, 47.156085)
End: Trafton Avenue (-67.82586, 46.908791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.32 $22.64
Premium $4.86 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.00 $15.23 $30.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Back Settlement and Limestone. The current time is 04:10:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.