Origin
Mars Hill, ME
Morning in Mars Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mars Hill, ME to Knowles Corner, ME
Data updated 51 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Mars Hill, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Route 1 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 $8.69 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
27 miles from Mars Hill, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 54 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 16 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 early in the drive near US 1A / Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1A / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
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~42m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
26.6 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
42.2 mi into trip
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~58m 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
54 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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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 Mars Hill, ME and Knowles Corner, ME, road signs point toward Oakfield and Smyrna Mills.
Oakfield
42.2 mi in
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~58m
Smyrna Mills
42.2 mi in
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~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.6 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 212 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Route 1 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Main Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| North Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| North Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Oakfield-Smyrna Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 1 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mars Hill, ME and Knowles Corner, ME.
1
Start on Mill Street
221 ft
·
19 sec
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Mill Street
2
Turn left onto US 1A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Military Road
4
Continue on US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Route 1
5
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
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Main Road
6
Continue on US 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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US Highway 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
8 min
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North Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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North Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
11
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
15 min
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I 95
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 286
Toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
13
Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Oakfield-Smyrna Road
14
Turn left onto ME 212
10 mi
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18 min
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State Highway 212
15
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
29 ft
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0 sec
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Aroostook Scenic Highway
16
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 27 miles from Mars Hill, ME, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 54 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 43m 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 5m
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 Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill, ME
This is one driving day of about 54 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mars Hill, 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 I 95 for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Mars Hill, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Mars Hill, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Knowles Corner, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Knowles Corner, ME
Morning in Knowles Corner on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 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 19m 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 Mars Hill, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, State Highway 212, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Mars Hill, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Between Mars Hill, ME and Knowles Corner, ME, road signs point toward Oakfield and Smyrna Mills.
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