How far is Mars Hill, ME from Knowles Corner, ME?

The driving distance from Mars Hill, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54 mi
01h 19m
Flight
30.89 mi
49.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.89 mi
Kilometers
49.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54 mi
Kilometers
86.9 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Mars Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mars Hill
2026-04-15T04:57
Arrive Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mars Hill
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
Houlton
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Mars Hill
27 mi
00h 39m
To Knowles Corner
27 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill and Knowles Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mars Hill and Knowles Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    68 m · 19 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2608 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  8. 8

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills

    975 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakfield-Smyrna Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 212

    10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 212

  15. 15

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mars Hill 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
19 mi · 35%
State Highway 212
10.3 mi · 19%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 17%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 12%
North Road
5.84 mi · 11%
Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi · 2%
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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houlton
00h 39m from Mars Hill
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill to Knowles Corner?

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 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?

Houlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Mars Hill and 27 miles from Knowles Corner.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mars Hill and Knowles Corner. Straight-line distance: 30.89 mi (49.71 km).

Mars Hill

#1 Mars Hill

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,461
Coordinates46.5158800, -67.8664100
Altitude129
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: Mars Hill (-67.86641, 46.51588)
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 Mars Hill and Knowles Corner. The current time is 04:57:52.

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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.