Origin
Presque Isle, ME
Morning in Presque Isle on Friday
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11:14 AM
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Current temp
29°F
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Trip from Presque Isle, 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
1h 17m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Presque Isle, ME
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Knowles Corner, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Presque Isle, ME to Knowles Corner, 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ME 163 / Mechanic Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Presque Isle, ME to Knowles Corner, 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 0.2 miles (ME 163 / Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 163 / Mechanic Street
Turn left onto ME 163 / Mechanic Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| 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 | 3m |
| Industrial Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mechanic Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Aroostook Scenic Highway
— 19.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle, ME and Knowles Corner, ME.
1
Start on State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto ME 163
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mechanic Street
3
Turn straight onto ME 163
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Street
4
Continue on ME 163
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mapleton Road
5
Continue on ME 163
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on ME 163
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Haystack Road
7
Continue on ME 163
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Presque Isle Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on ME 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Masardis Road
10
Continue on ME 11
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Aroostook Scenic Highway
11
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Presque Isle, ME · 39m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Presque Isle, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| 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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knowles Corner, ME
Morning in Knowles Corner on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Ashland, ME
26 mi in
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
19 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 17m 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 Presque Isle, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 25.6 miles from Presque Isle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 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.
The drive from Presque Isle, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 163 / Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Presque Isle, ME to Knowles Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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