Origin
Hancock, ME
Afternoon in Hancock on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hancock, ME to Goose Falls, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 Hancock, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 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 6.8 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
ME 15 / Snows Cove Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / Snows Cove Road
Navigation decision point
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Old Mine Road
Turn left onto Old Mine Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| 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 Highway 1
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, ME and Goose Falls, ME.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 1
4
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downeast Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Downeast Highway
6
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
High Street
7
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
9
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3
311 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
12
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
13
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
14
Continue on ME 172; ME 176
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tenney Hill
16
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mines Road
17
Continue on ME 15; ME 176
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mines Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
19
Turn right onto ME 175
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coastal Road
20
Continue on ME 176
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Coastal Road
21
Turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Cape Rosier Road
22
Turn right onto Back Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Back Road
23
Continue on Back Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Back Road
24
Continue on Goose Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Goose Falls Road
25
Turn left onto Old Mine Road
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Mine Road
26
Arrive at destination
Old Mine Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Hancock, ME · 33m 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 Hancock, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goose Falls, ME
The final approach into Goose Falls, 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
$6.29 one way
$12.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
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 | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
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
Goose Falls, ME
Afternoon in Goose Falls on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 Hancock, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 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 Hancock, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hancock, ME to Goose Falls, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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