Origin
East Sullivan, ME
Evening in East Sullivan on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Sullivan, ME to Bar Harbor, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33.6 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Sullivan, ME
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Bar Harbor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Sullivan, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 33.6 miles and takes about 54m 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 $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from East Sullivan, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 33.6 miles and takes about 54m, 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 14 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / US Highway 1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (ME 3 / Myrick Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (ME 3 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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ME 3 / Myrick Street
Turn right onto ME 3 / Myrick Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 3 / High Street
Turn left onto ME 3 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
ME 3; ME 198 / Sound Drive
Turn left onto ME 3; ME 198 / Sound Drive
Navigation decision point
7
33.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
ME 3 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 3 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Sound Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Downeast Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 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 East Sullivan, ME and Bar Harbor, ME.
1
Start on Town Landing Road
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Town Landing Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 1
3
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Downeast Highway
4
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Downeast Highway
5
Turn right onto ME 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrick Street
6
Turn left onto ME 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto ME 102
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
9
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto ME 3; ME 198
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Drive
11
Turn left onto ME 233
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Eagle Lake Road
12
Continue on Mount Desert Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mount Desert Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto ME 3
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
ME 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from East Sullivan, ME · 27m 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from East Sullivan, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bar Harbor, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bar Harbor, 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
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
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
Bar Harbor, ME
Evening in Bar Harbor on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 East Sullivan, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 33.6 miles and takes about 54m 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 16.8 miles from East Sullivan, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 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 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (ME 3 / Myrick Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (ME 3 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Sullivan, ME to Bar Harbor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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