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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Main Street
2477 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road
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Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road
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Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Tenney Hill
2180 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mines Road
29 m · 6 sec · Mines Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mines Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Turn right onto Coastal Road
3156 ft · 1 min · Coastal Road
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Continue on Coastal Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Coastal Road
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Turn left 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 Ellsworth 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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Ellsworth City Hall
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Goose Falls. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).
#1 Ellsworth
City in Maine
| Population | 8,249 |
| Coordinates | 44.5434100, -68.4194600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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