How far is Houlton, ME from Back Settlement, ME?
The driving distance from Houlton, ME to Back Settlement, ME is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houlton and Back Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houlton and Back Settlement.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Market Square
68 m · 7 sec · Market Square
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Turn right onto North Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 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
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1051 ft · 20 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Continue on State Road
1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1006 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Herschel Street
1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Sweden Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sweden Street
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Continue on New Sweden Road
19.5 mi · 29 min · New Sweden Road
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Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Market Street
1973 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 6 min · West 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 Main Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive
1.9 mi · 7 min · Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houlton and Back Settlement.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Houlton and Chance Rain And Snow near Back Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houlton to Back Settlement?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Houlton and 58.2 miles from Back Settlement.
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 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Houlton and Chance Rain And Snow near Back Settlement.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houlton and Back Settlement. Straight-line distance: 86.33 mi (138.94 km).
#1 Houlton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 46.1261600, -67.8403000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Back Settlement
Back Settlement is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1564300, -68.8700400 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Back Settlement (-68.87004, 47.15643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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 | $16.21 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
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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