Origin
Goose Falls, ME
Afternoon in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Falls, ME to Blue Hill, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Hill, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Blue Hill, ME covers 16.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coastal Road, Mines Road, Snows Cove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Coastal Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 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 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Goose Falls Road
Turn right onto Goose Falls Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Cape Rosier Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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Coastal Road
At end of road, turn right onto Coastal Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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ME 15 / Snows Cove Road
Turn left onto ME 15 / Snows Cove Road
Navigation decision point
5
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| Mines Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Snows Cove Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Back Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Cape Rosier Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Tenney Hill | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goose Falls Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coastal Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls, ME and Blue Hill, ME.
1
Start on Old Mine Road
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Mine Road
2
Turn right onto Goose Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Goose Falls Road
3
Continue on Back Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Back Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Cape Rosier Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Coastal Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Coastal Road
6
Turn left onto ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
7
Turn right onto ME 15; ME 176
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mines Road
8
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tenney Hill
9
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tenney Hill
10
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
ME 172; ME 176
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from Goose Falls, ME · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Goose Falls, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blue Hill, ME
The final approach into Blue Hill, 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 Blue Hill, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Blue Hill, ME
Afternoon in Blue Hill on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
8 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
9 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
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 Blue Hill, ME covers 16.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coastal Road, Mines Road, Snows Cove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 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 $2.61 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 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Goose Falls, ME to Blue Hill, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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