Origin
Deer Isle, ME
Afternoon in Deer Isle on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Isle, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Isle, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Isle, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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, North Deer Isle 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 $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 50.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road
Turn right onto ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Beechland Road
Turn left onto Beechland Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| North Deer Isle Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Mines Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pretty Marsh Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Caterpillar Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Bar Harbor Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle, ME and Pretty Marsh, ME.
1
Start on King Row
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
King Row
2
Turn right onto ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
3
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
4
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
5
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Byards Point Road
6
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
7
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
8
Turn right onto ME 15; ME 176
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mines Road
9
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tenney Hill
10
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tenney Hill
11
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
13
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto ME 230
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on ME 230
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
18
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
19
Turn right onto ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
20
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto ME 102
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
22
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pretty Marsh Road
24
Turn slight right onto Indian Point Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Indian Point Road
25
Arrive at destination
Indian Point Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Deer Isle, ME · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Deer Isle, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pretty Marsh, ME
The final approach into Pretty Marsh, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pretty Marsh, ME
Afternoon in Pretty Marsh on Thursday
Local time
1:31 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
4 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
1h 28m 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 Deer Isle, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, North Deer Isle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Deer Isle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.18 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 is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Deer Isle, 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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