Origin
Deer Isle, ME
Afternoon in Deer Isle on Thursday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Isle, ME to Goose Falls, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Isle, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Isle, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 18.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coastal Road, North Deer Isle Road, Caterpillar Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Coastal Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coastal Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 15 / North Deer Isle Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 15 / North Deer Isle Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Cape Rosier Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 15 / North Deer Isle Road
Turn right onto ME 15 / North Deer Isle Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Cape Rosier Road
Turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Back Road
Turn right onto Back Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Old Mine Road
Turn left onto Old Mine Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| North Deer Isle Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Caterpillar Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Back Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Cape Rosier Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Byards Point Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Little Deer Isle Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coastal Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle, ME and Goose Falls, ME.
1
Start on King Row
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
King Row
2
Turn right onto ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
3
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
4
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
5
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Byards Point Road
6
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
7
Turn left onto ME 175
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coastal Road
8
Continue on ME 176
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Coastal Road
9
Turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Cape Rosier Road
10
Turn right onto Back Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Back Road
11
Continue on Back Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Back Road
12
Continue on Goose Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Goose Falls Road
13
Turn left onto Old Mine Road
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Mine Road
14
Arrive at destination
Old Mine Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
7 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
44m 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 Deer Isle, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 18.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coastal Road, North Deer Isle Road, Caterpillar Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Deer Isle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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 is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 15 / North Deer Isle Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Cape Rosier Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Deer Isle, ME to Goose Falls, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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