Trip from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US Highway 1, Washington Junction Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Ellsworth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME?

The route from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

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

Save up to 6 min

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, 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 highway-focused drive. 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.

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.

Drive Character

This is a 23m highway drive covering 15.1 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 1 and Washington Junction Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11 miles on US Highway 1.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 5 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 11 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 4.1 miles in 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 Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, 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: at 4.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Town Landing Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 1 / US Highway 1

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1

Navigation decision point

4

15.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | Town Landing Road

Turn right onto Town Landing Road

Navigation decision point

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 Ellsworth, ME and East Sullivan, ME.

1

Start on Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

2

Continue on Washington Junction Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Junction Road

3

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

11 mi · 16 min · US Highway 1

4

Turn right onto Town Landing Road

78 ft · 3 sec · Town Landing Road

5

Arrive at destination

Town Landing Road

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.5	$1.59	$0.72
Efficient EV	3.8	$1.32	$0.60
EV Truck/SUV	6	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ellsworth, ME

Afternoon in Ellsworth on Thursday

Local time

12:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Sullivan, ME

Afternoon in East Sullivan on Thursday

Local time

12:43 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 15.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 1, Washington Junction Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Ellsworth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.43 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 Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME is easy. At 23m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Town Landing Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Ellsworth, ME to East Sullivan, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

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