Origin
Bar Harbor, ME
Morning in Bar Harbor on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 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 Mount Desert Street, Eagle Lake Road, Sound Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 50m 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Mount Desert Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Desert Street | — | — |
| Eagle Lake Road | — | — |
| Sound Drive | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 102 | — | — |
| Triangle Road | — | — |
| Highway 3 | — | — |
| Bar Harbor Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mount Desert Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor, ME and Goose Falls, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Mount Desert Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mount Desert Street
3
Continue on Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Eagle Lake Road
4
Turn right onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on State Highway 102
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
7
Continue on Triangle Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Triangle Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 3
9
Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
10
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
11
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
13
Continue on Water Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
14
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
312 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
17
Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
18
Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
19
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Tenney Hill
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Tenney Hill
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mines Road
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mines Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto Mines Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mines Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
24
Turn right onto Coastal Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coastal Road
25
Continue on Coastal Road
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
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Mine Road
31
Arrive at your destination
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 50m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26 miles or 50m 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 25m
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Bar Harbor, ME · 50m 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
Morning in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
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 Mount Desert Street, Eagle Lake Road, Sound Drive. 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.
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Goose Falls, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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