How far is Madawaska, ME from Back Settlement, ME?
The driving distance from Madawaska, ME to Back Settlement, ME is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madawaska and Back Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska and Back Settlement.
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Start on North 6th Avenue
14 m · 6 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vital Drive
1148 ft · 2 min · Vital Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Rue Bridge
1122 ft · 31 sec · Rue Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Promenade des Veterans
91 m · 10 sec · Promenade des Veterans
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rue Saint-François
5.4 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François
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Continue on Route 120
2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Centrale
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale
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Continue on Route 120
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Principale
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 120
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120
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Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161
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Continue on Rue Principale
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale
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Turn left onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
1269 ft · 37 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 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 Madawaska 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.
Saint John Road
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10.3 mi · 00h 18m
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 Madawaska 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 Madawaska to Back Settlement?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Fort Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Madawaska and 19.5 miles from Back Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Madawaska and Chance Rain And Snow near Back Settlement.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madawaska and Back Settlement. Straight-line distance: 29.15 mi (46.92 km).
#1 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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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