How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from Knowles Corner, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and Knowles Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and Knowles Corner.
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Start on Elm Street
16 m · 7 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
126 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Presque Isle Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road
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Turn right onto Fort Fairfield Road
63 m · 4 sec · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Fort Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road
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Turn left onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1313 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
151 m · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Dyer Street
1316 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1090 ft · 19 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn straight onto Industrial Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street
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Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
747 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Fairfield and Knowles Corner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Aroostook Scenic Highway
Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to Knowles Corner?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Fort Fairfield and 31.2 miles from Knowles Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and Knowles Corner. Straight-line distance: 45.77 mi (73.66 km).
#1 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knowles Corner
Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.2061600, -68.3336400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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