Trip from Goose Falls, ME to Bucksport, ME

Drive Time

59m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 9m

10 AM

1h 3m

12 PM

1h 2m

3 PM

1h 3m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

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Bucksport, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Bucksport, ME covers 28.7 miles and takes about 59m 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 Penobscot Road, Southern Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Coastal Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.3 miles from Goose Falls, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 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 5.6 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 Goose Falls Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Goose Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Cape Rosier Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Coastal Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Goose Falls Road

Turn right onto Goose Falls Road

Navigation decision point

1.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | Cape Rosier Road

At end of road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road

Navigation decision point

3.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | Coastal Road

At end of road, turn left onto Coastal Road

Navigation decision point

10.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | ME 175 / Graytown Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 175 / Graytown Road

Navigation decision point

20.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | ME 15 / Front Ridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / Front Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Coastal Road	5.6 mi	13m
North Penobscot Road	5 mi	8m
Southern Bay Road	4.7 mi	8m
Front Ridge Road	3.7 mi	5m
Acadia Highway	3.4 mi	3m
Back Road	1.7 mi	6m
Cape Rosier Road	1.6 mi	6m
Route 1	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Coastal Road — 5.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls, ME and Bucksport, ME.

Start on Old Mine Road

126 ft · 7 sec · Old Mine Road

Turn right onto Goose Falls Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Goose Falls Road

Continue on Back Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · Back Road

At end of road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road

At end of road, turn left onto Coastal Road

5.6 mi · 13 min · Coastal Road

Turn left onto ME 175; ME 176

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Bridge Road

Continue on ME 175; ME 176

419 ft · 11 sec · Southern Bay Road

Continue on ME 175; ME 176

0.6 mi · 1 min · Franks Flat Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 175

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Graytown Road

Continue on ME 175

4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road

Turn right onto ME 199

5.0 mi · 8 min · North Penobscot Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 15

3.7 mi · 5 min · Front Ridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15

3.4 mi · 3 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Mechanic Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mechanic Street

Arrive at destination

Mechanic Street

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 14.3 miles from Goose Falls, ME, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 miles.

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 28.7 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.3 miles or 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Goose Falls, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Goose Falls, ME

This is one driving day of about 28.7 miles and 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goose Falls, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Coastal Road for about 5.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.3 mi from Goose Falls, ME · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

14 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.3 miles from Goose Falls, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bucksport, ME

The final approach into Bucksport, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bucksport, ME.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Acadia National Park

National Park

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $6 near mile 19.8

Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction

Park Closure: Park Loop Road to Kebo Street Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.59 one way

$9.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$5.04	$10.07
premium	$4.83	$5.46	$10.91
diesel	$5.64	$6.38	$12.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.6	$3.01	$1.38
Efficient EV	7.2	$2.51	$1.15
EV Truck/SUV	11.5	$4.02	$1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Goose Falls, ME

Morning in Goose Falls on Monday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bucksport, ME

Morning in Bucksport on Monday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

14 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 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

59m 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 Goose Falls, ME to Bucksport, ME covers 28.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Coastal Road, North Penobscot Road, Southern Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Goose Falls, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Goose Falls, ME to Bucksport, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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