Origin
Goodale Corner, ME
Afternoon in Goodale Corner on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodale Corner, ME to Lincoln, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodale Corner, ME
Abdel Achkouk
Lincoln, ME
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
The drive from Goodale Corner, ME to Lincoln, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Brewer Lake Road, Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 56.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Brewer Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Brewer Lake Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near ME 15 / South Main Street.
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 56.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.4 miles (ME 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 2 / Hammond Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 2 / Harlow Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 15 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / Hammond Street
Turn right onto US 2 / Hammond Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / Harlow Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Harlow Street
Navigation decision point
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln, Lee, Mattawamkeag
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 227
Toward Lincoln, Lee, Mattawamkeag
5
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Lincoln, ME, road signs point toward Lee and Mattawamkeag.
Lee
50.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Mattawamkeag
50.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 41.4 mi | 42m |
| Brewer Lake Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Access Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Long Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 41.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodale Corner, ME and Lincoln, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wilson Street
9
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Union Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto US 2
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hammond Street
12
Turn left onto US 2
525 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harlow Street
13
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Center Street
14
Continue on Center Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
41 mi
·
42 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 227
Toward Lincoln, Lee, Mattawamkeag
18
Keep slight right at fork
221 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto Access Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Access Road
20
Continue on ME 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
21
Turn left onto US 2; ME 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway
22
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Goodale Corner, ME · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Goodale Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lincoln, ME
The final approach into Lincoln, 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
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Lincoln, ME
Afternoon in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
21 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
1h 13m 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 Lincoln, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Brewer Lake Road, Access Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 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 $9.11 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 56.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.4 miles (ME 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 2 / Hammond Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 2 / Harlow Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Goodale Corner, ME and Lincoln, ME, road signs point toward Lee and Mattawamkeag.
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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