Origin
Presque Isle, ME
Late night in Presque Isle on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Presque Isle, ME to Spaulding, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Presque Isle, ME
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Trip Overview
Presque Isle to Spaulding is 20.8 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Washburn Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a local, turn-heavy drive that's best suited for a single-day trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Road | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Perham Road | 5.4 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hines Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Meadow Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Parsons Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodland Center Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Connector Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Washburn Road
— 9.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle, ME and Spaulding, ME.
1
Start on State Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
3
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
4
Continue on ME 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
5
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Washburn Road
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Washburn Road
7
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto ME 228
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hines Street
9
Continue on ME 228
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on ME 228
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hines Street
11
Continue on ME 228
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Perham Road
12
Continue on ME 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodland Center Road
13
Continue on ME 228
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Perham Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto High Meadow Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
High Meadow Road
15
Arrive at destination
High Meadow Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 228 / Hines Street
Turn left onto ME 228 / Hines Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
High Meadow Road
At end of road, turn left onto High Meadow Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Spaulding, ME
Late night in Spaulding on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
18 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
43m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway travel involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along Washburn Road. Expect to navigate a series of local roads, including Washburn Road, Perham Road, and Main Street, which means paying close attention to turns and road signs throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Washburn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 1 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Presque Isle, ME to Spaulding, ME is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (ME 228 / Hines Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (High Meadow Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 9.5 miles on Washburn Road. 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: at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (ME 228 / Hines Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (High Meadow Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spaulding, 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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