How far is Van Buren, ME from Knowles Corner, ME?
The driving distance from Van Buren, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Knowles Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Knowles Corner.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1737 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Caribou Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Van Buren Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Van Buren Road
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Take the exit left
1065 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Caribou Connector
2 mi · 2 min · Caribou Connector
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Main Street
1607 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Continue on State Road
1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road
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Continue on Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
1090 ft · 19 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn straight onto Industrial Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street
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Continue on Mapleton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haystack Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
747 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Knowles Corner.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Van Buren 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 Van Buren to Knowles Corner?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Van Buren and 43.5 miles from Knowles Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Van Buren and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Knowles Corner. Straight-line distance: 68.38 mi (110.04 km).
#1 Van Buren
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 47.1572700, -67.9353000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knowles Corner
Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.2061600, -68.3336400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
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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