How far is Hancock, ME from Goose Falls, ME?
The driving distance from Hancock, ME to Goose Falls, ME is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Goose Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Goose Falls.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway
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Continue on High Street
1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West 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 Hancock 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.
US Highway 1
Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.76 mi · 00h 10m
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 Hancock 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 Hancock to Goose Falls?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 19.5 miles from Hancock and 19.6 miles from Goose Falls.
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 3:52 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 Light Rain Likely around Hancock 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 Hancock and Goose Falls. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).
#1 Hancock
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,440 |
| Coordinates | 44.5292400, -68.2536300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 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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