Origin
Blue Hill, ME
Afternoon in Blue Hill on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Hill, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Blue Hill, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME covers 32.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Ellsworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Bar Harbor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 32.8 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 (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 32.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bar Harbor Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 13.6 miles in near ME 230 / Water Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME is easy. At 56m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (Beechland Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (ME 3 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Beechland Road
Turn left onto Beechland Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 3 / High Street
Turn right onto ME 3 / High Street
Navigation decision point
3
29 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Pretty Marsh Road
Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pretty Marsh Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Blue Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bayside Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bar Harbor Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hill, ME and Pretty Marsh, ME.
1
Start on ME 172; ME 176
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
3
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
4
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn right onto ME 230
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on ME 230
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
8
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
9
Turn right onto ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
10
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto ME 102
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
12
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pretty Marsh Road
14
Turn slight right onto Indian Point Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Indian Point Road
15
Arrive at destination
Indian Point Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Blue Hill, ME · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Blue Hill, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pretty Marsh, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pretty Marsh, 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
$5.28 one way
$10.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Pretty Marsh, ME
Afternoon in Pretty Marsh on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Trenton, ME
16 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
6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME covers 32.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Ellsworth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Blue Hill, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.28 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.
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME is easy. At 56m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (Beechland Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (ME 3 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blue Hill, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.
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