Origin
Gould Corner, ME
Late night in Gould Corner on Thursday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gould Corner, ME to Bethel, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Gould Corner, ME to Bethel, ME covers 37.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, South Main Street, Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18.8 miles from Gould Corner, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 around 7.1 miles in near ME 26 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gould Corner, ME to Bethel, ME is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Oxford Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (ME 117; ME 119 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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ME 26 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.8 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Oxford Street
Turn right onto Oxford Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
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~25m in
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ME 117; ME 119 / East Main Street
Turn left onto ME 117; ME 119 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Park Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Walker's Mills Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bethel Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Oxford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Oxford Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gould Corner, ME and Bethel, ME.
1
Start on ME 121
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Oxford Road
2
Continue on ME 121
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
3
Continue on ME 121
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
King Street
4
Turn slight left onto Roller Rink Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roller Rink Road
5
Turn left onto ME 26
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Oxford Street
7
Turn left onto ME 117; ME 119
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Square
9
Continue on ME 26
432 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on ME 26
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Street
11
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethel Road
12
Continue on ME 26
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on ME 26
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
14
Continue on ME 26
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Walker's Mills Road
16
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Broad Street
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
18
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
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 18.8 miles from Gould Corner, ME, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 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 37.7 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.8 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Gould Corner, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gould Corner, ME
This is one driving day of about 37.7 miles and 56m.
At 37.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 7.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Gould Corner, ME · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Gould Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethel, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bethel, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bethel, ME
Late night in Bethel on Thursday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Paris, ME
19 mi in
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
12 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
56m 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 Gould Corner, ME to Bethel, ME covers 37.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Main Street, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Gould Corner, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Gould Corner, ME to Bethel, ME is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Oxford Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (ME 117; ME 119 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gould Corner, ME to Bethel, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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