Origin
East Sullivan, ME
Afternoon in East Sullivan on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Sullivan, ME to Ellsworth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Ellsworth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Sullivan, ME to Ellsworth, ME covers 15.1 miles and takes about 23m 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, Washington Junction Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 11 mi | 16m |
| Washington Junction Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Town Landing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sullivan, ME and Ellsworth, ME.
1
Start on Town Landing Road
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Town Landing Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 1
3
Turn right onto Washington Junction Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Junction Road
4
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
3
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Washington Junction Road
Turn right onto Washington Junction Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ellsworth, ME
Afternoon in Ellsworth on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
15.1 mi in 23m, mostly highway — 11 mi of that is on US Highway 1.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on US Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 1 and Washington Junction Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / US Highway 1.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Sullivan, ME to Ellsworth, ME is easy. At 23m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Washington Junction Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
219 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
430 ft
Total Descent
367 ft
Highest Point
219 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on US Highway 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Washington Junction Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Acadia National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ellsworth, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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