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Trip from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

37.7 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Trip Overview

The drive from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME covers 37.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Walker's Mills Road, Upper Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.8 miles from Bethel, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME is easy. At 56m 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 Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Walker's Mills Road
Upper Main Street
South Main Street
Bethel Road
Park Street
High Street
Market Square

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, ME and Gould Corner, ME.

1

Start on Broad Street

52 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on Walker's Mills Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Walker's Mills Road
4

Continue on Main Street

3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
5

Continue on Upper Main Street

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
6

Continue on South Main Street

5.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on Bethel Road

4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road
8

Continue on Park Street

4.6 mi · 6 min · Park Street
9

Continue on High Street

433 ft · 6 sec · High Street
10

Continue on Market Square

358 ft · 8 sec · Market Square
11

Continue on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Main Street
12

Turn slight right onto Oxford Street

2.7 mi · 6 min · Oxford Street
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
14

Turn right onto Roller Rink Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roller Rink Road
15

Turn straight onto King Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · King Street
16

Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
17

Continue on Oxford Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Oxford Road
18

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 18.8 miles from Bethel, ME, or about 28m 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 37.7 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.8 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gould Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bethel, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethel, ME

This is one driving day of about 37.7 miles and 56m.

At 37.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from Bethel, ME · 28m into the drive

Downtown South Paris, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Paris, ME

19 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

Bolsters Mills, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Paris, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Bethel, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gould Corner, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gould Corner, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.07 one way

$12.14 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.68 $13.36
premium $4.86 $7.22 $14.44
diesel $5.61 $8.32 $16.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bethel, ME

Late night in Bethel on Thursday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gould Corner, ME

Late night in Gould Corner on Thursday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

56m 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 Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME covers 37.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Walker's Mills Road, Upper Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Bethel, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME is easy. At 56m 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 Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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