Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Fairfield, ME
Phil Evenden
Knowles Corner, ME
Yasin Aydın
The drive from Fort Fairfield, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Masardis Road, Presque Isle 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 $10.03 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
31.2 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 62.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 ME 161 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 8 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 (ME 161 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (Park Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto ME 161 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Dyer Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Presque Isle Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Haystack Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Mapleton Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Fort Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Houlton Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield, ME and Knowles Corner, ME.
Start on Elm Street
Turn left onto ME 161
Turn left onto US 1A; 167
Continue on US 1A
Turn right onto ME 167
Continue on ME 167
Continue on ME 167
Turn left onto ME 167
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto Park Street
Turn left onto Dyer Street
Continue on ME 163
Turn straight onto ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Arrive at destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knowles Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fort Fairfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Fairfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 62.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Fort Fairfield, ME · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Fort Fairfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
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: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fort Fairfield on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Knowles Corner on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
40°F
Ashland, ME
31 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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