Origin
Bucksport, ME
Afternoon in Bucksport on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bucksport, ME
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East Sullivan, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 34.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Acadia Highway, Bucksport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 34.8 miles and takes about 46m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 15 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME is easy. At 46m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 15 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 15 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Town Landing Road
Turn right onto Town Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Acadia Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bucksport Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Route 1 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 13.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport, ME and East Sullivan, ME.
1
Start on Mechanic Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mechanic Street
2
Turn left onto ME 15
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Route 1
4
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
6
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
9
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Town Landing Road
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
Town Landing Road
12
Arrive at destination
Town Landing Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Bucksport, ME · 20m 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Bucksport, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
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
Afternoon in East Sullivan on Thursday
Local time
12:41 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
15 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
46m 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 Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 34.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Acadia Highway, Bucksport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Bucksport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME is easy. At 46m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bucksport, ME to East Sullivan, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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