How far is Hodgdon, ME from Knowles Corner, ME?

The driving distance from Hodgdon, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.32 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.71 mi
39.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.32 mi
Kilometers
55.24 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hodgdon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hodgdon
2026-04-15T05:06
Arrive Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hodgdon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ludlow
ME

Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

From Hodgdon
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To Knowles Corner
17.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Presque Isle as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hodgdon and Knowles Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hodgdon and Knowles Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Military Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    616 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills

    975 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakfield-Smyrna Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 212

    10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 212

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aroostook Scenic Highway

    9 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hodgdon and Knowles Corner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
16.7 mi · 49%
State Highway 212
10.3 mi · 30%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 7%
Court Street
1.99 mi · 6%
Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Hodgdon Mills Road
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

15.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 24m from Hodgdon
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon to Knowles Corner?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Hodgdon and 17.2 miles from Knowles Corner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hodgdon and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hodgdon and Knowles Corner. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.77 km).

Hodgdon

#1 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
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#2 Knowles Corner

Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.2061600, -68.3336400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Hodgdon (-67.86668, 46.05394)
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hodgdon and Knowles Corner. The current time is 05:06:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.