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

The driving distance from Knowles Corner, ME to Limestone, ME is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.57 mi
01h 31m
Flight
54.2 mi
87.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.2 mi
Kilometers
87.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.57 mi
Kilometers
116.79 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knowles Corner
2026-04-15T03:14
Arrive Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knowles Corner
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
Frenchville
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Knowles Corner
36.3 mi
00h 45m
To Limestone
36.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
Limestone Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Caribou 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 N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    747 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mapleton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Industrial Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Mechanic Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    22 m · 8 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dyer Street

    1333 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Park Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1269 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Street

  15. 15

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Houlton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1072 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Limestone Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3195 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trafton Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Trafton Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trafton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 26%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 16%
Presque Isle Road
10.7 mi · 15%
Limestone Road
8.36 mi · 12%
Haystack Road
5.06 mi · 7%
Mapleton Road
4.81 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frenchville
00h 45m from Knowles Corner
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Knowles Corner and Chance Light Rain near Limestone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knowles Corner to Limestone?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Frenchville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Knowles Corner and 36.3 miles from Limestone.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knowles Corner and Limestone. Straight-line distance: 54.2 mi (87.23 km).

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#1 Knowles Corner

Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.2061600, -68.3336400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Limestone

#2 Limestone

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates46.9086600, -67.8258500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Aroostook Scenic Highway (-68.330909, 46.20597)
End: Trafton Avenue (-67.82586, 46.908791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 Knowles Corner and Limestone. The current time is 03:14:33.

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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.