How far is Howes Corner, ME from Poland, ME?

The driving distance from Howes Corner, ME to Poland, ME is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.35 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.67 mi
33.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.02 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Howes Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howes Corner
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Poland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Howes Corner
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hebron
ME

Town in Maine

From Howes Corner
13.6 mi
00h 21m
To Poland
13.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Howes Corner and Poland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Parish Road

    24 m · 8 sec · North Parish Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howes Corner Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Howes Corner Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Howes Corner Road

    73 m · 11 sec · Howes Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Auburn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weston Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Weston Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Turner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Roundabout Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roundabout Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Hill Road

    564 ft · 11 sec · South Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hebron Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hebron Station Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hebron Station Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Buckfield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Minot-Buckfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Minot-Buckfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Minot Road

    2498 ft · 54 sec · West Minot Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Minot Road

    50 m · 5 sec · West Minot Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Minot Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Minot Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Maine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howes Corner and Poland.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
5.14 mi · 19%
Buckfield Road
4.11 mi · 15%
West Minot Road
4.09 mi · 15%
North Main Street
3.79 mi · 14%
Howes Corner Road
2.02 mi · 7%
West Minot-Buckfield Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Turn left onto Auburn Road

5.14 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 21m from Howes Corner
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Howes Corner and Chance Rain Showers near Poland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Howes Corner to Poland?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Howes Corner and 13.7 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Howes Corner and Chance Rain Showers near Poland.

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hebron, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hebron.

RAIL

Freeport

45 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

50 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Augusta, ME

51 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bath, Maine

56 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howes Corner and Poland. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.26 km).

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#1 Howes Corner

Howes Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3320100, -70.2181100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Poland

#2 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North Parish Road (-70.218298, 44.332036)
End: White Oak Hill Road (-70.393495, 44.06058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Howes Corner and Poland. The current time is 03:40:20.

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.