How far is Back Settlement, ME from Presque Isle, ME?
The driving distance from Back Settlement, ME to Presque Isle, ME is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Back Settlement and Presque Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Settlement and Presque Isle.
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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
951 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Back Settlement and Presque Isle.
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 Presque Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Back Settlement to Presque Isle?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Back Settlement and 38.1 miles from Presque Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 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 Presque Isle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Back Settlement and Presque Isle. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.68 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 Presque Isle
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,950 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.0158600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-68.015848, 46.681243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
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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