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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.53 mi
02h 05m
Flight
52 mi
83.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52 mi
Kilometers
83.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.53 mi
Kilometers
119.94 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Back Settlement
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Presque Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presque Isle
2026-04-15T06:10
Arrive Back Settlement
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presque Isle
9:30 PM EDT
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
Stockholm
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Presque Isle
37.2 mi
01h 02m
To Back Settlement
37.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    951 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road

    1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Caribou Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lyndon Street

    1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1006 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Herschel Street

    1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street

  11. 11

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

    84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sweden Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Sweden Street

  13. 13

    Continue on New Sweden Road

    19.5 mi · 29 min · New Sweden Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Caribou Road

    17.8 mi · 26 min · Caribou Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Market Street

    1973 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint John Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Sunset Drive

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Sunset Drive

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Caribou Road
22.9 mi · 31%
New Sweden Road
19.5 mi · 26%
Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 14%
Presque Isle Road
5.65 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.79 mi · 6%
Sweden Street
3.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockholm
01h 02m from Presque Isle
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Presque Isle

#1 Presque Isle

City in Maine, United States

Population8,950
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.0158600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
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#2 Back Settlement

Back Settlement is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1564300, -68.8700400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Presque Isle (-68.01586, 46.68115)
End: Back Settlement (-68.87004, 47.15643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Presque Isle and Back Settlement. The current time is 06:10:28.

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.