Trip from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US Highway 1, Bar Harbor Road, Eagle Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Bar Harbor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME?

The route from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.4 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 49m ★

6 AM

0h 53m

8 AM

1h 2m

10 AM

0h 56m

12 PM

0h 56m

3 PM

0h 57m

5 PM

1h 2m

8 PM

0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 33.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 1, Bar Harbor Road, Eagle Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 33.4 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 3 / Mount Desert Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 3 / Mount Desert Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 3 / Mount Desert Street

Turn left onto ME 3 / Mount Desert Street

Navigation decision point

7

7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

7

11.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | ME 3 / State Highway 3

At end of road, turn left onto ME 3 / State Highway 3

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

4

19.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | ME 3 / Myrick Street

Turn right onto ME 3 / Myrick Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

4

20.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 1 / Downeast Highway

Turn right onto US 1 / Downeast Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 1	12.6 mi	18m
Bar Harbor Road	6.7 mi	11m
Eagle Lake Road	5.8 mi	8m
State Highway 102	3.5 mi	5m
Sound Drive	1.4 mi	2m
High Street	1 mi	2m
Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
Downeast Highway	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US Highway 1 — 12.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor, ME and East Sullivan, ME.

1

Start on ME 3

25 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

2

Turn left onto ME 3

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Mount Desert Street

3

Continue on ME 233

5.8 mi · 8 min · Eagle Lake Road

4

Turn right onto ME 3; ME 198

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive

5

At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

6

Continue on ME 102; ME 198

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102

7

Continue on ME 102

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Triangle Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

8

At end of road, turn left onto ME 3

0.1 mi · 15 sec · State Highway 3

Use the left / right lanes.

9

Continue on ME 3

6.7 mi · 11 min · Bar Harbor Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

10

Continue on ME 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · High Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

11

Turn right onto ME 3

0.4 mi · 1 min · Myrick Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

12

Turn right onto US 1

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Downeast Highway

13

Continue on US 1

13 mi · 18 min · US Highway 1

14

Turn right onto Town Landing Road

78 ft · 3 sec · Town Landing Road

15

Arrive at destination

Town Landing Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.7 mi from Bar Harbor, ME · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellsworth, ME

17 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

Sullivan, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellsworth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Bar Harbor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Sullivan, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Sullivan, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.38 one way

$10.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$5.92	$11.83
premium	$4.86	$6.40	$12.79
diesel	$5.61	$7.37	$14.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10	$3.51	$1.60
Efficient EV	8.4	$2.92	$1.34
EV Truck/SUV	13.4	$4.68	$2.14

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bar Harbor, ME

Night in Bar Harbor on Thursday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Sullivan, ME

Night in East Sullivan on Thursday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

11 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

53m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 33.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 1, Bar Harbor Road, Eagle Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Bar Harbor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 3 / Mount Desert Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

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