Origin
Limestone, ME
Morning in Limestone on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limestone, ME to Woodland Center, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limestone, ME
Mateusz Feliksik
Woodland Center, ME
Jan Wright
Trip Overview
Limestone, ME to Woodland Center, ME is 17.8 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Access Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Maine. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, so plan on a relaxed pace. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger itinerary in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Access Highway | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Woodland Center Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| Woodland Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sweden Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Presque Isle Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Herschel Street | 0.2 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 Woodland Center, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sweden Street
11
Turn left onto Woodland Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Road
12
Continue on ME 228
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Woodland Center Road
13
Arrive at destination
ME 228
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — 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
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1; ME 89
Take the ramp onto US 1; ME 89
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1; ME 89; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road
Merge onto US 1; ME 89; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Woodland Center, ME
Morning in Woodland Center on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
14 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
35m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging experience than a simple highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 17.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on Access Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more winding sections. Be prepared to adjust your speed and attention as you navigate these local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 6 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 10.2 miles (US 1; ME 89): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 10.2 miles (US 1; ME 89): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland Center, 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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