Trip from Goose Falls, ME to Bar Harbor, ME

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

52 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Bar Harbor, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Eagle Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Bar Harbor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 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

26 miles from Goose Falls, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 52 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 52 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bar Harbor Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Goose Falls Road.

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 52 miles you will encounter 12 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 (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 12 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 right onto Coastal Road

Navigation decision point

15.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill

Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

52 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | ME 3 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 3 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bar Harbor Road	6.7 mi	11m
Surry Road	6.4 mi	11m
Eagle Lake Road	5.8 mi	8m
Coastal Road	5 mi	12m
Ellsworth Road	4.4 mi	7m
Mines Road	4.1 mi	7m
State Highway 102	3.7 mi	5m
Snows Cove Road	2.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Bar Harbor Road — 6.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls, ME and Bar Harbor, 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 right onto Coastal Road

5.0 mi · 12 min · Coastal Road

Turn left onto ME 15

2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

Turn right onto ME 15; ME 176

4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road

Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172

96 ft · 5 sec · Tenney Hill

Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Tenney Hill

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Main Street

Continue on ME 172

4.4 mi · 7 min · Ellsworth Road

Continue on ME 172

2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

Continue on ME 172

6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto ME 230

0.8 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on ME 230

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bayside Road

Turn left onto Beechland Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Beechland Road

Turn right onto ME 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · High Street

Continue on ME 3

6.7 mi · 11 min · Bar Harbor Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto ME 102

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102

Continue on ME 102; ME 198

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto ME 3; ME 198

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive

Turn left onto ME 233

5.8 mi · 8 min · Eagle Lake Road

Continue on Mount Desert Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Mount Desert Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 3

25 ft · 0 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

ME 3

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 26 miles from Goose Falls, ME, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 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 11 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26 miles or 56m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bar Harbor, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Goose Falls, ME

This is one driving day of about 52 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Goose Falls, ME.

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

The longest stretch is on Bar Harbor Road for about 6.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Goose Falls, ME · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellsworth, ME

26 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

Blue Hill, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surry, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Goose Falls, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bar Harbor, ME

The final approach into Bar Harbor, 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $6 near mile 50.2

Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction

Park Closure: Park Loop Road Detour

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.37 one way

$16.74 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$9.21	$18.42
premium	$4.86	$9.96	$19.92
diesel	$5.61	$11.48	$22.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.6	$5.46	$2.50
Efficient EV	13	$4.55	$2.08
EV Truck/SUV	20.8	$7.28	$3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Goose Falls, ME

Night in Goose Falls on Thursday

Local time

10:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bar Harbor, ME

Night in Bar Harbor on Thursday

Local time

10:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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 39m 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 Bar Harbor, ME covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Eagle Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.37 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.