How far is Presque Isle, ME from Spaulding, ME?

The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Spaulding, ME is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.83 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.26 mi
27.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.83 mi
Kilometers
33.52 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spaulding
Tue, Nov 10, 12:15 PM EST
Return by in Presque Isle
Tue, Nov 10, 12:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presque Isle
2026-11-10T11:32
Arrive Spaulding
Tue, Nov 10, 12:15 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Presque Isle
10:00 PM EST
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
Washburn
ME

Town in Maine

From Presque Isle
10.4 mi
00h 21m
To Spaulding
10.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
40°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Presque Isle and Spaulding.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Spaulding.

  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

    Turn left onto Washburn Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hines Street

    606 ft · 17 sec · Hines Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hines Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Hines Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Perham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Perham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodland Center Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Woodland Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perham Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Perham Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Meadow Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · High Meadow Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Meadow Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Presque Isle and Spaulding.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washburn Road
9.48 mi · 46%
Perham Road
5.41 mi · 26%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 6%
Hines Street
1.15 mi · 6%
High Meadow Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Parsons Street
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washburn Road

Turn left onto Washburn Road

9.48 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washburn
00h 21m from Presque Isle
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Presque Isle and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Spaulding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Presque Isle to Spaulding?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Washburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Presque Isle and 10.4 miles from Spaulding.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Presque Isle and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Spaulding.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Spaulding. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.77 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 Spaulding

Spaulding is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8781000, -68.2400400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Presque Isle (-68.01586, 46.68115)
End: Spaulding (-68.24004, 46.8781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.07
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $3.04 $6.07
Mid-grade $4.74 $3.46 $6.92
Premium $5.23 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $6.32 $4.61 $9.22

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Presque Isle and Spaulding. The current time is 11:32:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.