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

The driving distance from Limestone, ME to Back Settlement, ME is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.12 mi
02h 02m
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
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.46 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Back Settlement
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limestone
2026-04-15T05:49
Arrive Back Settlement
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limestone
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 Limestone
35.5 mi
01h 01m
To Back Settlement
35.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Limestone Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
38°F
Overnight
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trafton Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · Trafton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1338 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Access Highway

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Access Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Van Buren Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Van Buren Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto ME 161

    1262 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Caribou Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Caribou Connector

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sweden Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sweden Street

  10. 10

    Continue on New Sweden Road

    19.5 mi · 29 min · New Sweden Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Caribou Road

    17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Market Street

    1973 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint John Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Sunset Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 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
9.69 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.51 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.89 mi · 3%
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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Agatha
01h 01m from Limestone
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Limestone 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 Limestone to Back Settlement?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 35.5 miles from Limestone and 35.6 miles from Back Settlement.

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 19 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Limestone and Chance Rain And Snow near Back Settlement.

Flight Path Map

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

Limestone

#1 Limestone

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates46.9086600, -67.8258500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Back Settlement

Back Settlement is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1564300, -68.8700400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Limestone (-67.82585, 46.90866)
End: Back Settlement (-68.87004, 47.15643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.86 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.00 $15.05 $30.10

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 Limestone and Back Settlement. The current time is 05:49:34.

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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.