Presque Isle, ME Road Trips
Drivers starting from Presque Isle, ME have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 287 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Presque Isle, ME head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
332.8 mi
York Beach, ME
Quickest Drive
5h 4m
Brunswick, ME
Plan Around Presque Isle, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Presque Isle, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Presque Isle, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Presque Isle, ME
Driving from Presque Isle, ME
Expect an average of 287 miles and about 5h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Presque Isle, ME. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 302 miles (5h 48m), while the shortest is just 264 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Presque Isle, ME are Saco, ME (302.4 mi, 5h 48m), Scarborough, ME (294.2 mi, 5h 39m), South Portland, ME (289.6 mi, 5h 33m), and Brunswick, ME (263.5 mi, 5h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 287-mile drive from Presque Isle, ME, expect to burn about 11.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Presque Isle, ME and 2 routes heading into Presque Isle, ME, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 264 to 302 miles.
The longest mapped route from Presque Isle, ME covers 302 miles and takes approximately 5h 48m. Shorter options start at just 264 miles.
The average route from Presque Isle, ME runs about 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Presque Isle, ME include Saco, ME, Scarborough, ME, South Portland, ME and Brunswick, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Presque Isle, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,736
Median Income
$57,396
Median Home Value
$142,400
Median Age
42.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Presque Isle, ME at a Glance
Founded
1859
Elevation
456 ft
Area
78 mi²
Notable People from Presque Isle, ME
A sampling of people born in Presque Isle, ME.
John Crowley
1942
American writer of speculative fiction (born 1942)
Lynn Flewelling
1958
American writer
Jack Sepkoski
1948–1999
American paleontologist (1948-1999)
City data from Wikidata (Q986013), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Presque Isle, ME
Presque Isle is a city in the Aroostook region of Maine.
1 Aroostook State Park, 87 State Park Rd, ☏ +1 207 768-8341. An 800-acre preserve with campsites, a showerhouse with plenty of hot water (free), and a freshwater beach at Echo Lake. Public boat access with canoe and paddleboat rentals.Fishing (license required) for brook trout at Echo Lake. Several hiking trails reach two mountain tops. A playground for children is located near the campground. Groomed cross-country ski trails and snowmobile trails cross through the park during winter. Call the park during the winter for daily reports on the trails. Camping area has 30 very natural sites and a community kitchen-pavilion for use. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring. (updated Dec 2024) 2 Northern Maine Museum of Science, 181 Main St, ☏ +1 207-768-9482. (updated Dec 2024) 3 Presque Isle Air Museum, 650 Airport Dr (at airport terminal building), ☏ +1 207-554-2343, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2024) 4 Presque Isle Historical Society & Museum, 17 Church St, ☏ +1 207-762-1151, [email protected]. Provides walking tours of Presque Isle by request. (updated Dec 2024)
Northern Maine Fair, ☏ +1 207 762-1151.
1 Northeastland Hotel, 436 Main St, ☏ +1 207 768-5321. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Dec 2024) 2 Hampton Inn, 768 Main St, ☏ +1 207 760-9292. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024)
Presque Isle is located along U.S. Highway 1. Cyr Bus Lines, ☏ +1 207 827-2010, toll-free: +1-800-244-2335. Service from Caribou, Houlton, and Bangor. 1 Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI IATA), 650 Airport Dr, ☏ +1 207-764-2550. Served by United Airlines from Newark (EWR). (updated Mar 2023)
Travel tips adapted from Presque Isle on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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