How far is Deer Isle, ME from Goose Falls, ME?

The driving distance from Deer Isle, ME to Goose Falls, ME is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.8 mi
00h 44m
Flight
11.07 mi
17.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.07 mi
Kilometers
17.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.26 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 16, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Isle
2026-04-16T04:16
Arrive Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deer Isle
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brooksville
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Deer Isle
9.4 mi
00h 22m
To Goose Falls
9.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Isle and Goose Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle and Goose Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on King Row

    41 m · 7 sec · King Row

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Coastal Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · Coastal Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Coastal Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Coastal Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cape Rosier Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Back Road

    845 ft · 37 sec · Back Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Back Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Back Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Goose Falls Road

    595 ft · 31 sec · Goose Falls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Mine Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Old Mine Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Isle and Goose Falls.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coastal Road
5.01 mi · 27%
North Deer Isle Road
4.63 mi · 25%
Caterpillar Hill Road
2.91 mi · 15%
Back Road
1.75 mi · 9%
Cape Rosier Road
1.65 mi · 9%
Byards Point Road
1.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Deer Isle Road

Turn right onto North Deer Isle Road

4.63 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooksville
00h 22m from Deer Isle
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle to Goose Falls?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Deer Isle and 9.4 miles from Goose Falls.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Deer Isle and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Goose Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Brooksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brooksville, 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 Brooksville.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

22 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

27 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Belfast, Maine

28 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Isle and Goose Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.82 km).

Deer Isle

#1 Deer Isle

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates44.2239700, -68.6775300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goose Falls

Goose Falls is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3534100, -68.8094700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Isle (-68.67753, 44.22397)
End: Goose Falls (-68.80947, 44.35341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 Deer Isle and Goose Falls. The current time is 04:16:42.

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.