How far is Presque Isle, ME from Orono, ME?
The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Orono, ME is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Aroostook County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Presque Isle and Orono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Orono.
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Start on State Street
30 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
108.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Orono
1653 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Stillwater Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Stillwater Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Forest Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Forest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Forest Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Bennoch Road
8 m · 1 sec · Bennoch Road
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Continue on Bennoch Road
27 m · 9 sec · Bennoch Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
58 m · 10 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right
52 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Presque Isle and Orono.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Street
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Presque Isle and Sunny near Orono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Presque Isle to Orono?
The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Presque Isle and 76.1 miles from Orono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Presque Isle and Sunny near Orono.
Stop Ideas Near Sherman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherman.
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Orono. Straight-line distance: 128.19 mi (206.3 km).
#1 Presque Isle
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,950 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.0158600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orono (-68.67198, 44.88312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $4.38 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
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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