Origin
Newport, ME
Morning in Newport on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, ME to Goodale Corner, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, ME
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Goodale Corner, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, ME to Goodale Corner, ME covers 33.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Brewer Lake Road, I 395 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Brewer Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Brewer Lake Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Ridge Road.
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 33.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.2 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (ME 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Ridge Road
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
6
25.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 182A
Toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
8
27 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 15
Take the exit onto ME 15 toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 15
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 15 toward ME 15 South: Bucksport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward ME 15 South: Bucksport
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newport, ME to Goodale Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brewer along the way.
Brewer
25.1 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Brewer Lake Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| I 395 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Long Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, ME and Goodale Corner, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 7; ME 100
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 2; ME 7; ME 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 182A
Toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
7
Merge onto I 395; ME 15
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 395; ME 15
8
Continue on I 395; ME 9; ME 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 395; ME 9; ME 15
9
Take the exit onto ME 15
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
ME 15
Exit 4
Toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 15
410 ft
·
12 sec
·
ME 15
Toward ME 15 South: Bucksport
11
Continue on ME 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
13
Turn slight right onto Mill Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Continue on Brewer Lake Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Brewer Lake Road
15
Continue on Long Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Hill Road
16
Turn left onto Center Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Drive
17
Turn left
140 ft
·
10 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Newport, ME · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Newport, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goodale Corner, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Goodale Corner, 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
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Goodale Corner, ME
Morning in Goodale Corner on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
19 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
46m 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 Newport, ME to Goodale Corner, ME covers 33.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Brewer Lake Road, I 395. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Newport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 33.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.2 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (ME 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newport, ME to Goodale Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brewer along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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