Origin
Limestone, ME
Late night in Limestone on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limestone, ME to North Wade, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limestone, ME
Mateusz Feliksik
North Wade, ME
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Trip Overview
This short 24.3-mile drive from Limestone to North Wade, Maine, is easily manageable within a 45-minute timeframe, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Access Highway, Washburn Road, and Washburn Street, with no significant highway segments. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $4, reflecting its short distance. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route offers a straightforward local exploration within the Northeast region of Maine. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Access Highway | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Washburn Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Washburn Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Perham Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Hines Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Presque Isle Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Access Highway
— 9.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limestone, ME and North Wade, ME.
1
Start on Trafton Avenue
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Trafton Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 1A
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 89
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Access Highway
4
Continue on ME 89
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Presque Isle Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 1; ME 89
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1; ME 89
6
Merge onto US 1; ME 89; ME 161
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Presque Isle Road
7
Turn right onto High Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
High Street
8
Continue on ME 161B; ME 164
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Herschel Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
274 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Street
10
Continue on ME 161B
388 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sweden Street
11
Turn left onto Summer Street
430 ft
·
13 sec
·
Summer Street
12
Turn right onto ME 164
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washburn Street
13
Continue on ME 164
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Washburn Road
14
Continue on ME 164
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto ME 228
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hines Street
16
Continue on ME 228
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
17
Continue on ME 228
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hines Street
18
Continue on ME 228
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Perham Road
19
Turn left onto North Wade Road
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Wade Road
20
Arrive at destination
North Wade Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1A / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 89 / Access Highway
Turn left onto ME 89 / Access Highway
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
ME 228 / Hines Street
Turn right onto ME 228 / Hines Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Wade, ME
Late night in North Wade on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 24.3-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles along Access Highway. This route is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than sustained high-speed travel. You'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the local landscape as you navigate these smaller roadways. The driving experience will be more about attentive navigation through varied turns than covering long distances quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Access Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (ME 89 / Access Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Access Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (ME 89 / Access Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Wade, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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