How far is Limestone, ME from North Wade, ME?

The driving distance from Limestone, ME to North Wade, ME is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.34 mi
00h 45m
Flight
17.57 mi
28.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.34 mi
Kilometers
39.17 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wade
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limestone
2026-04-15T06:49
Arrive North Wade
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Limestone
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Caribou
ME

City in Maine

From Limestone
12.2 mi
00h 22m
To North Wade
12.2 mi
00h 22m

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
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Limestone and North Wade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limestone and North Wade.

  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

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    1130 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    72 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Presque Isle Road

    2266 ft · 44 sec · Presque Isle Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto High Street

    2434 ft · 49 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Herschel Street

    1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sweden Street

    118 m · 14 sec · Sweden Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washburn Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Washburn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washburn Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Washburn Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2209 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hines Street

    606 ft · 17 sec · Hines Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hines Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Perham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Wade Road

    43 m · 6 sec · North Wade Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limestone and North Wade.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Access Highway
9.71 mi · 40%
Washburn Road
6.89 mi · 28%
Washburn Street
2.26 mi · 9%
Perham Road
1.95 mi · 8%
Hines Street
1.15 mi · 5%
Presque Isle Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Access Highway

Turn left onto Access Highway

9.71 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caribou
00h 22m from Limestone
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Limestone and Chance Light Rain near North Wade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Limestone to North Wade?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Limestone and 12.2 miles from North Wade.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Limestone and Chance Light Rain near North Wade.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limestone and North Wade. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.28 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 North Wade

North Wade is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8297600, -68.1794800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Limestone (-67.82585, 46.90866)
End: North Wade (-68.17948, 46.82976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 North Wade. The current time is 06:49:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.