How far is Goose Falls, ME from Hancock, ME?
The driving distance from Goose Falls, ME to Hancock, ME is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Falls and Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Falls and Hancock.
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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 right onto Coastal Road
5 mi · 12 min · Coastal Road
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Turn left onto Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Turn right onto Mines Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tenney Hill
29 m · 6 sec · Tenney Hill
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Exit the roundabout onto Tenney Hill
2192 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill
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Continue on Main Street
2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road
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Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road
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Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Falls and Hancock.
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.
Longest stretch
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7.89 mi · 00h 12m
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 Light Rain Likely near Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Falls to Hancock?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 19.6 miles from Goose Falls and 19.5 miles from Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 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 Hancock.
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 Goose Falls and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 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 Hancock
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,440 |
| Coordinates | 44.5292400, -68.2536300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-68.25377, 44.529404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
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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