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

The driving distance from Washburn, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.28 mi
01h 27m
Flight
41.2 mi
66.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.28 mi
Kilometers
84.14 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Washburn
Wed, Apr 15, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washburn
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washburn
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
Masardis
ME

Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

From Washburn
26.1 mi
00h 43m
To Knowles Corner
26.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gould Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Gould Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hines Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Hines Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washburn Road

    115 m · 9 sec · Washburn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Castle Hill Road

    50 m · 4 sec · Castle Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Wade Road

    1289 ft · 40 sec · South Wade Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parsons Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Parsons Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Annis Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Annis Road

  9. 9

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

    9 mi · 16 min · State Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Frenchville Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frenchville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Exchange Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Exchange Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washburn 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 37%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 22%
State Road
9.02 mi · 17%
Frenchville Road
7.14 mi · 14%
Parsons Road
1.53 mi · 3%
Annis Road
1.42 mi · 3%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Masardis
00h 43m from Washburn
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Washburn and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Washburn to Knowles Corner?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Masardis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Washburn and 26.2 miles from Knowles Corner.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Washburn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washburn and Knowles Corner. Straight-line distance: 41.2 mi (66.31 km).

Washburn

#1 Washburn

Town in Maine

Population1,533
Coordinates46.7900400, -68.1575300
Altitude148
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: Washburn (-68.15753, 46.79004)
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 Washburn and Knowles Corner. The current time is 23:58:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.