Origin
Newport, ME
Afternoon in Newport on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
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
Efrem Efre
Goodale Corner, ME
Abdel Achkouk
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 mostly highway. 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.
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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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
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
Afternoon in Goodale Corner on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
33.8 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 23.2 mi of that is on I 95.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goodale Corner, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goodale Corner, ME before heading back.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·