How far is Presque Isle, ME from Back Settlement, ME?
The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Back Settlement, ME is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Presque Isle and Back Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Back Settlement.
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Start on State Street
951 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Continue on State Road
1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1006 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Herschel Street
1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Sweden Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sweden Street
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Continue on New Sweden Road
19.5 mi · 29 min · New Sweden Road
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Continue on Caribou Road
17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Market Street
1973 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 6 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 Presque Isle 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.
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.
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 Light Rain leaving Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle to Back Settlement?
The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Presque Isle and 37.3 miles from Back Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Presque Isle and Chance Rain And Snow near Back Settlement.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Back Settlement. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.68 km).
#1 Presque Isle
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,950 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.0158600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
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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