Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
79.3 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodale Corner, ME
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Millinocket, ME
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The drive from Goodale Corner, ME to Millinocket, ME covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, Route 157 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.77 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
39.6 miles from Goodale Corner, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 79.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.3 miles on I 95.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
413 ft
Total Descent
420 ft
Highest Point
370 ft
Elevation Range
353 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near ME 15 / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 2 / Hammond Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 2 / Harlow Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 58.3 mi | 59m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Route 157 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Brewer Lake Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Medway Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Central Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Long Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goodale Corner, ME and Millinocket, ME.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Center Drive
Turn right onto Long Hill Road
Continue on Brewer Lake Road
Continue on Mill Street
Turn slight left onto Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15
Turn left onto US 1A; ME 9 Business
Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto US 2
Turn left onto US 2
Turn right onto Center Street
Continue on Center Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
Arrive at destination
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.
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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 52m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millinocket, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Goodale Corner, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goodale Corner, ME
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.6 mi from Goodale Corner, ME · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Goodale Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Millinocket, 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.
Regular Gas
$12.77 one way
$25.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.19 | $30.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Goodale Corner on Saturday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain
Destination
Morning in Millinocket on Saturday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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