The drive from Caribou, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Aroostook Scenic Highway, Presque Isle Road, Masardis Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Aroostook Scenic Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.2 miles from Caribou, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 64.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aroostook Scenic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Caribou, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Record Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Record Street
Turn left onto Record Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Washburn Street
Turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Washburn Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road
Turn right onto US 1; ME 161 / Presque Isle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
33.4 mi into trip|~51m in|ME 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi
28m
Presque Isle Road
13 mi
19m
Masardis Road
11.7 mi
17m
Caribou Road
5.1 mi
7m
Haystack Road
5.1 mi
7m
Mapleton Road
4.8 mi
7m
Main Street
2.7 mi
5m
Parsons Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Aroostook Scenic Highway
— 19.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caribou, ME and Knowles Corner, ME.
1
Start on this road
43 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
101 ft·2 sec·Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto ME 161B; ME 164
477 ft·10 sec·Herschel Street
4
Turn left onto Record Street
471 ft·14 sec·Record Street
5
Turn left onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
381 ft·7 sec·Washburn Street
6
Turn right onto ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·Main Street
7
Turn slight left onto Lyndon Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lyndon Street
8
Turn right onto US 1; ME 161
5.7 mi·8 min·Presque Isle Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
5.1 mi·7 min·Caribou Road
10
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi·48 sec·Main Street
11
Turn right onto ME 163
0.7 mi·1 min·Connector Road
12
Continue on ME 163
0.2 mi·18 sec·State Road
13
Continue on ME 163; ME 227
0.8 mi·1 min·Parsons Street
14
Turn right onto ME 163
0.2 mi·18 sec·Mechanic Street
15
Turn straight onto ME 163
0.5 mi·1 min·Industrial Street
16
Continue on ME 163
4.8 mi·7 min·Mapleton Road
17
Continue on ME 163
2.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
18
Continue on ME 163
5.1 mi·7 min·Haystack Road
19
Continue on ME 163
7.3 mi·10 min·Presque Isle Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
0.1 mi·12 sec·Main Street
21
Continue on ME 11
12 mi·17 min·Masardis Road
22
Continue on ME 11
19 mi·28 min·Aroostook Scenic Highway
23
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from Caribou, ME, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knowles Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Caribou, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caribou, ME
This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Caribou, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Aroostook Scenic Highway for about 19.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Caribou, ME
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Caribou, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knowles Corner, ME
The final approach into Knowles Corner, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Monument
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 64.4
Park Closure: Loop Road and North Entrance Seasonal Closures
Park Closure: Katahdin Overlook Construction Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.41
$22.81
premium
$4.86
$12.33
$24.66
diesel
$5.61
$14.22
$28.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.3
0
$6.76
$3.09
Efficient EV
16.1
0
$5.64
$2.58
EV Truck/SUV
25.8
0
$9.02
$4.12
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Caribou, ME
Late night
in Caribou on Friday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Knowles Corner, ME
Late night
in Knowles Corner on Friday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Washburn, ME
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
1h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Caribou, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aroostook Scenic Highway, Presque Isle Road, Masardis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Caribou, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Caribou, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Record Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 161B; ME 164; US 1 Business / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Caribou, ME to Knowles Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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