How far is Goose Falls, ME from Bucksport, ME?
The driving distance from Goose Falls, ME to Bucksport, ME is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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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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Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Falls and Bucksport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls and Bucksport.
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Start on Old Mine Road
38 m · 8 sec · Old Mine Road
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Turn right onto Goose Falls Road
595 ft · 26 sec · Goose Falls Road
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Continue on Back Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Back Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coastal Road
5.6 mi · 14 min · Coastal Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Road
2077 ft · 57 sec · Bridge Road
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Continue on Southern Bay Road
128 m · 12 sec · Southern Bay Road
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Continue on Franks Flat Road
1 km · 2 min · Franks Flat Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Graytown Road
1150 ft · 23 sec · Graytown Road
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Continue on Southern Bay Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay 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 Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2419 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
536 ft · 24 sec · Mechanic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Falls and Bucksport.
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
At the end of the road, turn left 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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Goose Falls and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Bucksport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Falls to Bucksport?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 Goose Falls and 13.1 miles from Bucksport.
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 12.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Goose Falls and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Bucksport.
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 Goose Falls and Bucksport. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.52 km).
#1 Goose Falls
Goose Falls is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.3534100, -68.8094700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bucksport
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.5736900, -68.7955900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanic Street (-68.795556, 44.57368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
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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