Trip from Orland, ME to Goose Falls, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

55m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

1h 0m

5 PM

1h 5m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Orland, ME

César O'neill

Trip Overview

The drive from Orland, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 25.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Coastal Road, North Penobscot Road, Southern Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Coastal Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 25.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Coastal Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 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 around 0.3 miles in near US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway.

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 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (ME 15 / Front Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (ME 175 / Southern Bay Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway

Navigation decision point

1.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | ME 15 / Front Ridge Road

Turn right onto ME 15 / Front Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

10.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | ME 175 / Southern Bay Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 175 / Southern Bay Road

Navigation decision point

23.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | Back Road

Turn right onto Back Road

Navigation decision point

25.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | Old Mine Road

Turn left onto Old Mine Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Coastal Road	5.6 mi	13m
North Penobscot Road	5 mi	8m
Southern Bay Road	4.8 mi	8m
Front Ridge Road	3.7 mi	5m
Back Road	1.7 mi	6m
Cape Rosier Road	1.6 mi	6m
Acadia Highway	1.4 mi	1m
Franks Flat Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Coastal Road — 5.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland, ME and Goose Falls, ME.

Start on School House Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · School House Road

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Acadia Highway

Turn right onto ME 15

3.7 mi · 5 min · Front Ridge Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto ME 199

5.0 mi · 8 min · North Penobscot Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 175

4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road

Continue on ME 175

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Graytown Road

Turn right onto ME 175; ME 176

0.6 mi · 1 min · Franks Flat Road

Continue on ME 175; ME 176

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Southern Bay Road

Continue on ME 175; ME 176

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Bridge Road

Turn right onto ME 176

5.6 mi · 13 min · Coastal Road

Turn right onto Cape Rosier Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road

Turn right onto Back Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Back Road

Continue on Back Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Back Road

Continue on Goose Falls Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Goose Falls Road

Turn left onto Old Mine Road

126 ft · 5 sec · Old Mine Road

Arrive at destination

Old Mine Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.11 one way

$8.21 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.52	$9.03
premium	$4.86	$4.88	$9.77
diesel	$5.61	$5.63	$11.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.6	$2.68	$1.22
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.23	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.57	$1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orland, ME

Afternoon in Orland on Thursday

Local time

1:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goose Falls, ME

Afternoon in Goose Falls on Thursday

Local time

1:32 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

8 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

55m 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 Orland, ME to Goose Falls, ME covers 25.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Coastal Road, North Penobscot Road, Southern Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Orland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.11 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 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Orland, ME to Goose Falls, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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