Origin
Goose Falls, ME
Late night in Goose Falls on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Falls, ME to Hancock, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hancock, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Falls, ME to Hancock, ME covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Surry Road, Coastal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 39.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 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
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Coastal Road
At end of road, turn right onto Coastal 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
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls, ME and Hancock, 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
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
17
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
18
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left
157 ft
·
12 sec
20
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Goose Falls, ME · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Goose Falls, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hancock, ME
The final approach into Hancock, 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
$6.31 one way
$12.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Hancock, ME
Late night in Hancock on Saturday
Local time
4:37 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 18m 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 Hancock, ME covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Surry Road, Coastal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 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 $6.31 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 1h 18m drive. You will face about 12 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 Hancock, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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