Origin
Goose Falls, ME
Morning in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Falls, ME to Ellsworth, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 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 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellsworth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Ellsworth, ME covers 30.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Surry Road, Coastal Road, Ellsworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Surry Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Surry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Goose Falls Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Ellsworth, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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
|
~0m in
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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
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Coastal Road
At end of road, turn right onto Coastal Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Coastal Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Mines Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Snows Cove Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Blue Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Back Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Cape Rosier Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Surry Road
— 6.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls, ME and Ellsworth, 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
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
12
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
13
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
14
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Goose Falls, ME · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Goose Falls, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellsworth, ME
The final approach into Ellsworth, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Ellsworth, ME
Morning in Ellsworth on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
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
1h 3m 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 Ellsworth, ME covers 30.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Surry Road, Coastal Road, Ellsworth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.86 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.
The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Ellsworth, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Ellsworth, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.
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