Origin
Gould Corner, ME
Late night in Gould Corner on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gould Corner, ME to Fryeburg, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gould Corner, ME
Caleb Adoh
Fryeburg, ME
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Trip Overview
Gould Corner to Fryeburg is 35.7 miles and takes about 48 minutes via North High Street and Bridgton Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a fairly short trip, best suited for a single day, and doesn't involve any major interstate highways. Expect a local driving experience that requires your attention from start to finish. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a relaxed excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North High Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Bridgton Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Casco Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Meadow Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Poland Spring Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Oxford Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North High Street
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gould Corner, ME and Fryeburg, ME.
1
Start on ME 121
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oxford Road
2
Continue on ME 121
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Casco Road
3
Continue on ME 121
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Meadow Road
4
Turn right onto ME 11
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Poland Spring Road
5
Continue on ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
7
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Road
8
Turn left onto US 302
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
10
Continue on US 302
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
11
Continue on US 302; ME 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Gould Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 6.8 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
ME 11 / Poland Spring Road
Turn right onto ME 11 / Poland Spring Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
Navigation decision point
3
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 302 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Fryeburg, ME
Late night in Fryeburg on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like North High Street and Bridgton Road, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 7.6 miles on North High Street. This means you should anticipate frequent turns and a need to stay engaged with navigation throughout the journey. The driving experience is consistent, focusing on local thoroughfares rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North High 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 around 6.8 miles in near ME 11 / Poland Spring Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gould Corner, ME to Fryeburg, ME is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (ME 11 / Poland Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 302 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 7.6 miles on North High 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: at 6.8 miles (ME 11 / Poland Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 302 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fryeburg, 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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