Origin
Goose Falls, ME
Afternoon in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Falls, ME to Bucksport, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 $4.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
469 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
668 ft
Total Descent
641 ft
Highest Point
469 ft
~20.5 mi in
Elevation Range
447 ft
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Goose Falls Road
Turn right onto Goose Falls Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Cape Rosier Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Coastal Road
At end of road, turn left onto Coastal Road
Navigation decision point
4
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
4
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.
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 left onto Coastal Road
5.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coastal Road
6
Turn left onto ME 175; ME 176
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Bridge Road
7
Continue on ME 175; ME 176
419 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southern Bay Road
8
Continue on ME 175; ME 176
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Franks Flat Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Graytown Road
10
Continue on ME 175
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Bay Road
11
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Penobscot Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Ridge Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
14
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mechanic Street
17
Arrive at destination
Mechanic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Bucksport, ME
Afternoon in Bucksport on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
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 $4.62 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 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 Bucksport, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 22 ft to 469 ft elevation with about 668 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.
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