Origin
Bar Harbor, ME
Night in Bar Harbor on Thursday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bar Harbor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Eagle Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Bar Harbor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
26 miles from Bar Harbor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 52 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bar Harbor Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (Beechland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
ME 3 / State Highway 3
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3 / State Highway 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Beechland Road
Turn left onto Beechland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 230 / Bayside Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230 / Bayside Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Eagle Lake Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Coastal Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Mines Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Snows Cove Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Bar Harbor Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor, ME and Goose Falls, ME.
1
Start on ME 3
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto ME 3
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Mount Desert Street
3
Continue on ME 233
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Eagle Lake Road
4
Turn right onto ME 3; ME 198
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
7
Continue on ME 102
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Triangle Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 3
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
11
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
13
Continue on ME 230
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
14
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3
311 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
17
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
18
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
19
Continue on ME 172; ME 176
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tenney Hill
21
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mines Road
22
Continue on ME 15; ME 176
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mines Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
24
Turn right onto ME 175
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coastal Road
25
Continue on ME 176
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Coastal Road
26
Turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Cape Rosier Road
27
Turn right onto Back Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Back Road
28
Continue on Back Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Back Road
29
Continue on Goose Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Goose Falls Road
30
Turn left onto Old Mine Road
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Mine Road
31
Arrive at destination
Old Mine Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26 miles from Bar Harbor, ME, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Falls, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bar Harbor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bar Harbor, ME
This is one driving day of about 52 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Bar Harbor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bar Harbor Road for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Bar Harbor, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Bar Harbor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goose Falls, ME
The final approach into Goose Falls, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goose Falls, ME
Night in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Eagle Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Bar Harbor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (Beechland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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