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Trip from Orono, 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

34m

Distance

17.3 mi

28 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

Downtown Orono, ME, ME

Orono, ME

Ever Rayan

Downtown Goodale Corner, ME, ME

Goodale Corner, ME

Abdel Achkouk

Trip Overview

The drive from Orono, ME to Goodale Corner, ME covers 17.3 miles and takes about 34m 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, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 4.9 mi 5m
Brewer Lake Road 2.7 mi 6m
South Main Street 2 mi 3m
Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
Long Hill Road 1.4 mi 3m
Kelley Road 1.1 mi 1m
Center Street 0.9 mi 2m
Center Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 4.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orono, ME and Goodale Corner, ME.

1

Start on this road

164 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn right

66 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto Pine Street

229 ft · 17 sec · Pine Street
4

Turn left onto US 2

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
5

Turn right onto Kelley Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kelley Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
7

Merge onto I 95

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 95
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 185 Toward ME 15 North, ME 15 Business: Bangor, Brewer
9

Turn sharp left onto ME 15

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
10

Turn right onto Center Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Center Street
11

Continue on Park Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Park Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

347 ft · 13 sec · Harlow Street
13

Turn left onto US 2

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Central Street
14

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto Union Street

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Union Street
16

Continue on US 1A; ME 9 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Wilson Street
17

Turn right onto ME 15 Business

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
18

Turn left onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Elm Street
19

Turn slight right onto Mill Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Mill Street
20

Continue on Brewer Lake Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Brewer Lake Road
21

Continue on Long Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
22

Turn left onto Center Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Center Drive
23

Turn left

140 ft · 10 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pine Street

Turn right onto Pine Street

Navigation decision point

6
7.6 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward ME 15 North, ME 15 Business: Bangor, Brewer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 185 Toward ME 15 North, ME 15 Business: Bangor, Bre...
6
7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | ME 15 / Broadway

Turn sharp left onto ME 15 / Broadway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
9 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 2 / Harlow Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Harlow Street

Navigation decision point

5
9.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 2 / Central Street

Turn left onto US 2 / Central Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.79 one way

$5.57 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.06 $6.13
premium $4.86 $3.31 $6.63
diesel $5.61 $3.82 $7.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 16, 2026

Origin

Orono, ME

Afternoon in Orono on Saturday

Local time

2:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goodale Corner, ME

Afternoon in Goodale Corner on Saturday

Local time

2:43 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m 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?

17.3 mi in 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near Pine Street.

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 34m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (ME 15 / Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

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 Orono, ME to Goodale Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brewer along the way.

Brewer

7.6 mi in | ~12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (ME 15 / Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

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.

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