Origin
Goodale Corner, ME
Afternoon in Goodale Corner on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodale Corner, ME to Holden, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodale Corner, ME
Abdel Achkouk
Holden, ME
Hc Digital
Trip Overview
The drive from Goodale Corner, ME to Holden, ME covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brewer Lake Road, I 395, Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Brewer Lake Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brewer Lake Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Center Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (ME 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Center Drive
Turn right onto Center Drive
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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ME 15 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6A
Toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Ba...
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Rider Bluff Road
Turn right onto Rider Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goodale Corner, ME and Holden, ME, road signs point toward Ellsworth and Bar Harbor.
Ellsworth
9.1 mi in
|
~18m
Bar Harbor
9.1 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer Lake Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| I 395 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Long Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wilson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brewer Lake Road
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodale Corner, ME and Holden, ME.
1
Start on this road
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Center Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Drive
3
Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Hill Road
4
Continue on Brewer Lake Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Brewer Lake Road
5
Continue on Mill Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mill Street
6
Turn slight left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elm Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
9
Merge onto I 395; ME 9
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 395; ME 9
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6A
Toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor
11
Merge onto US 1A
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Wilson Street
12
Continue on US 1A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Road
13
Turn right onto Church Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Church Road
14
Turn right onto Rider Bluff Road
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rider Bluff Road
15
Arrive at destination
Rider Bluff Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Holden, ME
Afternoon in Holden on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Goodale Corner, ME to Holden, ME covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brewer Lake Road, I 395, Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Goodale Corner, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 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 11.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Center Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (ME 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Goodale Corner, ME and Holden, ME, road signs point toward Ellsworth and Bar Harbor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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