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Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knowles Corner, ME
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Presque Isle, ME
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The drive from Knowles Corner, ME to Presque Isle, ME covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 $8.24 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
25.6 miles from Knowles Corner, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 31.1 miles in near ME 163 / Presque Isle Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Knowles Corner, ME to Presque Isle, ME is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto ME 163 / Presque Isle Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 227 / State Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Presque Isle Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Haystack Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Mapleton Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Industrial Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mechanic Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Knowles Corner, ME and Presque Isle, ME.
Start on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Turn right onto ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Continue on ME 163
Turn right onto ME 227
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 51.2 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 38m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Presque Isle, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Knowles Corner, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 51.2 miles and 1h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Knowles Corner, ME · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Knowles Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Knowles Corner on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Chance Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Presque Isle on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
56°F
Washburn, ME
26 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.
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