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Trip from Knowles Corner, ME to Limestone, ME

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Knowles Corner, ME, ME

Knowles Corner, ME

Yasin Aydın

Downtown Limestone, ME, ME

Limestone, ME

Mateusz Feliksik

Trip Overview

The drive from Knowles Corner, ME to Limestone, ME covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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 $11.69 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.3 miles from Knowles Corner, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 72.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 31.1 miles in near ME 163 / Presque Isle Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 31.1 miles (ME 163 / Presque Isle Road): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (ME 227 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (Dyer Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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31.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | ME 163 / Presque Isle Road

Turn right onto ME 163 / Presque Isle Road

Navigation decision point

4
51 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | ME 227 / State Street

Turn right onto ME 227 / State Street

Navigation decision point

5
51 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | Dyer Street

Turn left onto Dyer Street

Navigation decision point

4
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | Park Street

Turn right onto Park Street

Navigation decision point

5
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | ME 167 / North Street

Turn right onto ME 167 / North Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Aroostook Scenic Highway 19.2 mi 28m
Masardis Road 11.7 mi 17m
Presque Isle Road 10.7 mi 15m
Limestone Road 8.4 mi 12m
Haystack Road 5.1 mi 7m
Mapleton Road 4.8 mi 7m
Fort Road 4.2 mi 6m
Main Street 3.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Aroostook Scenic Highway — 19.2 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knowles Corner, ME and Limestone, ME.

1

Start on ME 11

19 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
2

Continue on ME 11

12 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
3

Continue on ME 11

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto ME 163

7.3 mi · 10 min · Presque Isle Road
5

Continue on ME 163

5.1 mi · 7 min · Haystack Road
6

Continue on ME 163

2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Continue on ME 163

4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
8

Continue on ME 163

0.5 mi · 1 min · Industrial Street
9

Continue on ME 163

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Mechanic Street
10

Turn right onto ME 227

71 ft · 8 sec · State Street
11

Turn left onto Dyer Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Dyer Street
12

Turn right onto Park Street

495 ft · 19 sec · Park Street
13

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
14

Turn right onto ME 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

At end of road, turn right onto ME 167

4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road
16

Continue on ME 167

3.4 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road
17

Turn left onto US 1A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Houlton Road
18

Continue on US 1A; 167

1.0 mi · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
19

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bridge Street
20

Continue on US 1A

8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road
21

Continue on US 1A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fort Fairfield Road
22

Continue on US 1A

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
23

Turn left onto Trafton Avenue

73 ft · 3 sec · Trafton Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Trafton Avenue

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 36.3 miles from Knowles Corner, ME, or about 54m 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 72.6 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 54m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Limestone, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Knowles Corner, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Knowles Corner, ME

This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Knowles Corner, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 36.3 mi from Knowles Corner, ME · 54m into the drive

Downtown Washburn, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, ME

36 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Van Buren, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Knowles Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Limestone, ME

The final approach into Limestone, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Limestone, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.69 one way

$23.37 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.86 $25.72
premium $4.86 $13.90 $27.81
diesel $5.61 $16.03 $32.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Knowles Corner, ME

Late night in Knowles Corner on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Limestone, ME

Late night in Limestone on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Washburn, ME

36 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

26 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 50m 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 Knowles Corner, ME to Limestone, ME covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aroostook Scenic Highway, Masardis Road, Presque Isle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.3 miles from Knowles Corner, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.69 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 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.1 miles (ME 163 / Presque Isle Road): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (ME 227 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (Dyer Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Knowles Corner, ME to Limestone, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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