How far is Bethel, ME from Gould Corner, ME?

The driving distance from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.69 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.13 mi
42.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gould Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Thu, Apr 16, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Gould Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paris
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Bethel
18.8 mi
00h 28m
To Gould Corner
18.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Gould Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Gould Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2395 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Walker's Mills Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bethel Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1019 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Oxford Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roller Rink Road

    2620 ft · 1 min · Roller Rink Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto King Street

    1834 ft · 37 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Oxford Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Oxford Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Gould Corner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.81 mi · 21%
South Main Street
5.93 mi · 16%
Park Street
4.56 mi · 12%
Walker's Mills Road
4.53 mi · 12%
Bethel Road
4.47 mi · 12%
Oxford Road
3.85 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

5.93 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
00h 28m from Bethel
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Gould Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Gould Corner?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Bethel and 18.8 miles from Gould Corner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Gould Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paris, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.

BUS

North Conway, NH

55 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
RAIL

Freeport

55 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Augusta, ME

57 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

59 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Gould Corner. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.06 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA

Population2,749
Coordinates44.4042300, -70.7906200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gould Corner

Gould Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.0700700, -70.5431100
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel (-70.79062, 44.40423)
End: Gould Corner (-70.54311, 44.07007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Gould Corner. The current time is 22:33:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.