How far is Limestone, ME from Spaulding, ME?

The driving distance from Limestone, ME to Spaulding, ME is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.59 mi
00h 48m
Flight
19.67 mi
31.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.36 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spaulding
Tue, Nov 10, 12:19 PM EST
Return by in Limestone
Tue, Nov 10, 1:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limestone
2026-11-10T11:31
Arrive Spaulding
Tue, Nov 10, 12:19 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limestone
9:30 PM EST
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
Caribou
ME

City in Maine

From Limestone
11.2 mi
00h 24m
To Spaulding
11.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Limestone Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Tuesday
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
40°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limestone and Spaulding.

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sweden Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Woodland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodland Center Road

    7.9 mi · 19 min · Woodland Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on High Meadow Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · High Meadow Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Meadow Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Access Highway
9.71 mi · 43%
Woodland Center Road
7.91 mi · 35%
Woodland Road
1.47 mi · 7%
High Meadow Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Sweden Street
0.88 mi · 4%
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 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caribou
00h 24m from Limestone
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Limestone and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Spaulding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Limestone to Spaulding?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Limestone and 11.3 miles from Spaulding.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Limestone and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Spaulding.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limestone and Spaulding. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.66 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 Spaulding

Spaulding is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8781000, -68.2400400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Limestone (-67.82585, 46.90866)
End: Spaulding (-68.24004, 46.8781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.74 $3.79 $7.59
Premium $5.23 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.32 $5.05 $10.11

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Limestone and Spaulding. The current time is 11:31:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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