How far is Knowles Corner, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Knowles Corner, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knowles Corner and Fort Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knowles Corner and Fort Fairfield.
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Start on Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
747 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
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Continue on Industrial Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1090 ft · 21 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto State Street
22 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dyer Street
1333 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
151 m · 19 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1269 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Houlton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
145 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knowles Corner and Fort Fairfield.
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
Start 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Knowles Corner and Partly Sunny near Fort Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knowles Corner to Fort Fairfield?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 Knowles Corner and 31.1 miles from Fort Fairfield.
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 3:52 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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Knowles Corner and Partly Sunny near Fort Fairfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knowles Corner and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 45.77 mi (73.66 km).
#1 Knowles Corner
Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.2061600, -68.3336400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-67.834004, 46.772285)
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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