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

The driving distance from Goose Falls, ME to Orland, ME is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.27 mi
00h 40m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.27 mi
Kilometers
39.06 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Falls
2026-04-16T04:26
Arrive Orland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Penobscot
ME

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

From Goose Falls
12.7 mi
00h 20m
To Orland
11.5 mi
00h 20m

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
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Coastal Road

    5.6 mi · 14 min · Coastal Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    2077 ft · 57 sec · Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southern Bay Road

    128 m · 12 sec · Southern Bay Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Franks Flat Road

    1 km · 2 min · Franks Flat Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Graytown Road

    1150 ft · 23 sec · Graytown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Bay Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Penobscot Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Acadia Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto School House Road

    1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School House Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coastal Road
5.6 mi · 23%
North Penobscot Road
4.99 mi · 21%
Southern Bay Road
4.71 mi · 19%
Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 15%
Back Road
1.75 mi · 7%
Cape Rosier Road
1.65 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Penobscot
00h 20m from Goose Falls
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Goose Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Orland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Falls to Orland?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Penobscot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Goose Falls and 11.5 miles from Orland.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Penobscot

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Penobscot, 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 Penobscot.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

16 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

25 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

31 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

40 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Falls and Orland. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 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
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#2 Orland

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,173
Coordinates44.5703500, -68.7358600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Mine Road (-68.809785, 44.353248)
End: School House Road (-68.735966, 44.570444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 Orland. The current time is 04:26:50.

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.