Origin
Bethel, ME
Late night in Bethel on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, ME
RealToughCandy.com
Gould Corner, ME
Caleb Adoh
Trip Overview
Bethel to Gould Corner is 37.7 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel throughout, with plenty of turns that keep you engaged. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a leisurely afternoon or as a quick leg of a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Park Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Walker's Mills Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bethel Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Oxford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Oxford Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, ME and Gould Corner, ME.
1
Start on Broad Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Walker's Mills Road
4
Continue on ME 26
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 26
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
6
Continue on ME 26
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethel Road
8
Continue on ME 26
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Street
9
Continue on ME 26
432 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on ME 26
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Square
11
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Oxford Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Roller Rink Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roller Rink Road
15
Turn straight onto ME 121
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
King Street
16
Turn straight onto ME 121
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
17
Continue on ME 121
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Oxford Road
18
Arrive at destination
ME 121
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
ME 26 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
30.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Roller Rink Road
Turn right onto Roller Rink Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gould Corner, ME
Late night in Gould Corner on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Paris, ME
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway share at all. You'll be navigating primarily on Main Street and South Main Street, experiencing a consistent flow of turns rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment is 7.8 miles on Main Street, offering a brief period of steady progress before more turns resume. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires your attention due to the frequent changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethel, ME to Gould Corner, ME is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles (Roller Rink Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles (Roller Rink Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gould Corner, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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