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

The driving distance from North Wade, ME to Limestone, ME is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
24.23 mi
00h 34m
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
24.23 mi
Kilometers
39 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in North Wade
Wed, Apr 15, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wade
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Wade
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Caribou
ME

City in Maine

From North Wade
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Limestone
12.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wade Road

    43 m · 6 sec · North Wade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Perham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hines Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    134 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hines Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Hines Street

  7. 7

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

    2209 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washburn Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Washburn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washburn Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washburn Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Street

    2384 ft · 47 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Presque Isle Road

    2526 ft · 53 sec · Presque Isle Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Presque Isle Road

    1151 ft · 30 sec · Presque Isle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Access Highway

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Access Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1338 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Trafton Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Trafton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trafton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Access Highway
9.71 mi · 40%
Washburn Road
6.89 mi · 28%
Washburn Street
2.55 mi · 11%
Perham Road
1.95 mi · 8%
Hines Street
1.1 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Access Highway

Continue on 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caribou
00h 17m from North Wade
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.1 miles from North Wade and 12.1 miles from Limestone.

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 6.6 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 7:22 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 Chance Light Rain around North Wade and Mostly Cloudy near Limestone.

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 North Wade

North Wade is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8297600, -68.1794800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Limestone

#2 Limestone

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates46.9086600, -67.8258500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wade Road (-68.179476, 46.829711)
End: Trafton Avenue (-67.82586, 46.908791)

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
3.24 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 North Wade and Limestone. The current time is 08:45:49.

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.