How far is Bucksport, ME from Goose Falls, ME?
The driving distance from Bucksport, ME to Goose Falls, ME is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bucksport and Goose Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport and Goose Falls.
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Start on Mechanic Street
536 ft · 27 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3160 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Turn right onto Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Penobscot Road
5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Bay Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road
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Continue on Graytown Road
1150 ft · 24 sec · Graytown Road
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Turn right onto Franks Flat Road
1 km · 2 min · Franks Flat Road
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Continue on Southern Bay Road
747 ft · 21 sec · Southern Bay Road
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Continue on Bridge Road
1749 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Coastal Road
5.6 mi · 14 min · Coastal Road
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Turn right onto Cape Rosier Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road
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Turn right onto Back Road
845 ft · 37 sec · Back Road
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Continue on Back Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Back Road
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Continue on Goose Falls Road
595 ft · 31 sec · Goose Falls Road
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Turn left onto Old Mine Road
38 m · 6 sec · Old Mine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Mine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bucksport and Goose Falls.
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.
Coastal Road
Turn right onto Coastal Road
5.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bucksport and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Goose Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bucksport to Goose Falls?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Penobscot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Bucksport and 14.4 miles from Goose Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Bucksport and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Goose Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Penobscot
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Penobscot.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bucksport and Goose Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.52 km).
#1 Bucksport
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.5736900, -68.7955900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Falls
Goose Falls is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.3534100, -68.8094700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goose Falls (-68.80947, 44.35341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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