Origin
Bar Harbor, ME
Night in Bar Harbor on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME
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
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.
Bar Harbor, ME
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East Sullivan, ME
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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.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $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.
Destination
East Sullivan, ME
Night in East Sullivan on Thursday
Local time
10:06 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.
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