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

The driving distance from Orland, ME to Goose Falls, ME is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.53 mi
00h 55m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
25.53 mi
Kilometers
41.09 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Orland
Thu, Apr 16, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland
2026-04-16T06:20
Arrive Goose Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Orland
12.7 mi
00h 27m
To Goose Falls
12.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School House Road

    1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Acadia Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Acadia Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Penobscot Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Bay Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Graytown Road

    1150 ft · 24 sec · Graytown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Franks Flat Road

    1 km · 2 min · Franks Flat Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southern Bay Road

    747 ft · 21 sec · Southern Bay Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1749 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coastal Road

    5.6 mi · 14 min · Coastal Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cape Rosier Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Cape Rosier Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Back Road

    845 ft · 37 sec · Back Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Back Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Back Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Falls Road

    595 ft · 31 sec · Goose Falls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Mine Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Old Mine Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mine Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coastal Road
5.6 mi · 22%
North Penobscot Road
4.99 mi · 20%
Southern Bay Road
4.77 mi · 19%
Front Ridge Road
3.71 mi · 15%
Back Road
1.75 mi · 7%
Cape Rosier Road
1.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Coastal Road

Turn right 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 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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Penobscot
00h 27m from Orland
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Orland 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 Orland to Goose Falls?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 12.7 miles from Orland and 12.8 miles from Goose Falls.

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 10.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Orland and Goose Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).

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#1 Orland

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,173
Coordinates44.5703500, -68.7358600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goose Falls

Goose Falls is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3534100, -68.8094700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Orland (-68.73586, 44.57035)
End: Goose Falls (-68.80947, 44.35341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $6.00 $5.40 $10.79

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 Orland and Goose Falls. The current time is 06:20:42.

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.