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

The driving distance from Goose Falls, ME to Deer Isle, ME is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
20.46 mi
00h 34m
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
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.92 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Falls
2026-04-16T04:33
Arrive Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goose Falls
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 Goose Falls
9.4 mi
00h 17m
To Deer Isle
11.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Mine Road

    38 m · 8 sec · Old Mine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goose Falls Road

    595 ft · 26 sec · Goose Falls Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Back Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Back Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cape Rosier Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coastal Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Coastal Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto King Row

    41 m · 6 sec · King Row

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Row

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coastal Road
5.01 mi · 24%
North Deer Isle Road
4.63 mi · 23%
Caterpillar Hill Road
2.91 mi · 14%
Back Road
1.75 mi · 9%
Cape Rosier Road
1.65 mi · 8%
Byards Point Road
1.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Coastal Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Coastal Road

5.01 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooksville
00h 17m from Goose Falls
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Goose Falls and Light Rain Likely near Deer Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Falls to Deer Isle?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 Goose Falls and 11.1 miles from Deer Isle.

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 9.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Goose Falls and Deer Isle. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.82 km).

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#1 Goose Falls

Goose Falls is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3534100, -68.8094700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Deer Isle

#2 Deer Isle

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates44.2239700, -68.6775300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Mine Road (-68.809785, 44.353248)
End: King Row (-68.677463, 44.223793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 Goose Falls and Deer Isle. The current time is 04:33:10.

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.