How far is Ellsworth, ME from Goose Falls, ME?

The driving distance from Ellsworth, ME to Goose Falls, ME is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
30.16 mi
01h 04m
Flight
23.29 mi
37.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.29 mi
Kilometers
37.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.16 mi
Kilometers
48.53 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Ellsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellsworth
2026-04-16T06:26
Arrive Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellsworth
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
Blue Hill
ME

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

From Ellsworth
15 mi
00h 32m
To Goose Falls
15.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
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 Ellsworth and Goose Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellsworth and Goose Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2477 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street

    95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Surry Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Tenney Hill

    2180 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mines Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Mines Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Mines Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Snows Cove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coastal Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · Coastal Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Coastal Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Coastal Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cape Rosier Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Back Road

    845 ft · 37 sec · Back Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Back Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Back Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Goose Falls Road

    595 ft · 31 sec · Goose Falls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Mine Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Old Mine Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellsworth 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Surry Road
6.43 mi · 21%
Coastal Road
5.01 mi · 17%
Ellsworth Road
4.36 mi · 14%
Mines Road
4.15 mi · 14%
Snows Cove Road
2.87 mi · 10%
Blue Hill Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Surry Road

Continue on Surry Road

6.43 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Hill
00h 32m from Ellsworth
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth to Goose Falls?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Blue Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Ellsworth and 15.1 miles from Goose Falls.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blue Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Ellsworth City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Ellsworth City Hall

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Hill.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

26 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

35 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

37 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Goose Falls. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).

Ellsworth

#1 Ellsworth

City in Maine

Population8,249
Coordinates44.5434100, -68.4194600
Altitude33
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: Ellsworth (-68.41946, 44.54341)
End: Goose Falls (-68.80947, 44.35341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.72 $9.45
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $6.00 $6.36 $12.71

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 Ellsworth and Goose Falls. The current time is 06:26:29.

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.