Origin
Hodgdon, ME
Morning in Hodgdon on Friday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hodgdon, ME to Knowles Corner, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hodgdon, ME
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Knowles Corner, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hodgdon, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 34.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, State Highway 212, Calais Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 34.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and State Highway 212. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and State Highway 212. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 1; US 2 / Military 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 48m 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: at 5.4 miles (US 1; US 2 / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1; US 2 / Military Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 2 / Military Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 286
Toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
ME 11 / Aroostook Scenic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Aroostook Scenic Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hodgdon, ME and Knowles Corner, ME, road signs point toward Oakfield and Smyrna Mills.
Oakfield
22.6 mi in
|
~27m
Smyrna Mills
22.6 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.6 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 212 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Calais Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Court Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Oakfield-Smyrna Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hodgdon Mills Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Kendall Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgdon, ME and Knowles Corner, ME.
1
Start on Hodgdon Mills Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hodgdon Mills Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Calais Road
3
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 2
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Military Street
5
Turn right onto US 1; US 2
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kendall Street
6
Continue on US 1; US 2
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 286
Toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
10
Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakfield-Smyrna Road
11
Turn left onto ME 212
10 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 212
12
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
Aroostook Scenic Highway
13
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Knowles Corner, ME
Morning in Knowles Corner on Friday
Local time
6:18 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
22 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
48m 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 Hodgdon, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 34.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, State Highway 212, Calais Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Hodgdon, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 1; US 2 / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hodgdon, ME and Knowles Corner, ME, road signs point toward Oakfield and Smyrna Mills.
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. 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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