How far is Presque Isle, ME from Standish, ME?
The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Standish, ME is about 294 miles (473.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Presque Isle and Standish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Standish.
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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
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.7 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
1849 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail East
87 m · 7 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
4 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Presque Isle and Standish.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Street
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 27m
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 Mostly Sunny near Standish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Presque Isle to Standish?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.2 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Old Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.9 miles from Presque Isle and 147.2 miles from Standish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238 miles (383 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 5:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.42 one way or $90.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Presque Isle and Mostly Sunny near Standish.
Stop Ideas Near Old Town
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 Old Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Standish. Straight-line distance: 237.99 mi (383 km).
#1 Presque Isle
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,950 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.0158600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Standish
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.7359100, -70.5520000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Standish (-70.552, 43.73591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $45.42 | $90.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $51.12 | $102.24 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $56.16 | $112.31 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $66.80 | $133.59 |
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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