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

The driving distance from Limestone, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
72.6 mi
01h 50m
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
72.6 mi
Kilometers
116.84 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Limestone
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limestone
2026-04-15T05:05
Arrive Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limestone
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 Limestone
36.3 mi
00h 55m
To Knowles Corner
36.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Limestone Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
38°F
Overnight
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Limestone and Knowles Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trafton Avenue

    22 m · 6 sec · Trafton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3195 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Limestone Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Limestone Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    990 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Houlton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fort Fairfield Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Fort Fairfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Fort Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1313 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Street

    151 m · 18 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dyer Street

    1316 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1090 ft · 19 sec · Mechanic Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Industrial Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mapleton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    747 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limestone 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
24 steps
8 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
10.6 mi · 15%
East Limestone Road
8.36 mi · 12%
Haystack Road
5.06 mi · 7%
Mapleton Road
4.81 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frenchville
00h 55m from Limestone
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Limestone 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 Limestone to Knowles Corner?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 Limestone and 36.4 miles from Knowles Corner.

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 2:48 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 Mostly Cloudy around Limestone and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.

Flight Path Map

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

Limestone

#1 Limestone

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates46.9086600, -67.8258500
Altitude181
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: Limestone (-67.82585, 46.90866)
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)

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
9.7 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Limestone and Knowles Corner. The current time is 05:05:23.

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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.