Trip from Poland, ME to Howes Corner, ME

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Poland, ME to Howes Corner, ME covers 27.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Auburn Road, Buckfield Road, West Minot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Auburn Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 26 / Maine Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (West Minot Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 26 / Maine Street

Turn left onto ME 26 / Maine Street

Navigation decision point

4.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | ME 11 / Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto ME 11 / Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | West Minot Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Minot Road

Navigation decision point

16.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | ME 117 / Turner Street

Turn right onto ME 117 / Turner Street

Navigation decision point

20 mi into trip | ~35m in | ME 4 / Auburn Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4 / Auburn Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Auburn Road	5.1 mi	5m
Buckfield Road	4.1 mi	7m
West Minot Road	4.1 mi	7m
South Main Street	2.8 mi	4m
Howes Corner Road	2 mi	3m
West Minot-Buckfield Road	1.6 mi	2m
Maine Street	1.5 mi	3m
Hebron Road	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Auburn Road — 5.1 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poland, ME and Howes Corner, ME.

Start on White Oak Hill Road

76 ft · 7 sec · White Oak Hill Road

Turn left onto ME 26

1.5 mi · 3 min · Maine Street

Turn right onto ME 11

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto ME 11

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on West Minot Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · West Minot Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Minot Road

165 ft · 10 sec · West Minot Road

Continue on ME 124

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Minot Road

Continue on ME 124

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Minot-Buckfield Road

Continue on ME 124

2.6 mi · 4 min · Buckfield Road

Continue on ME 124

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hebron Station Road

Continue on ME 124

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

Continue on ME 124

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Hill Road

Turn right onto ME 124

0.9 mi · 1 min · Roundabout Road

Turn right onto ME 117

1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Street

Continue on ME 117

1.5 mi · 2 min · Buckfield Road

Turn left onto Weston Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Weston Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4

5.1 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road

Turn right onto ME:219

2.0 mi · 3 min · Howes Corner Road

Turn right onto North Parish Road

77 ft · 2 sec · North Parish Road

Arrive at destination

North Parish Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.38 one way

$8.76 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.82	$9.64
premium	$4.86	$5.21	$10.42
diesel	$5.61	$6.01	$12.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.2	$2.86	$1.31
Efficient EV	6.8	$2.38	$1.09
EV Truck/SUV	10.9	$3.81	$1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Poland, ME

Evening in Poland on Thursday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Howes Corner, ME

Evening in Howes Corner on Thursday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

2 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

45m 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 Poland, ME to Howes Corner, ME covers 27.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Auburn Road, Buckfield Road, West Minot Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Poland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.38 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.