Origin
Ellsworth, ME
Afternoon in Ellsworth on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellsworth, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellsworth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellsworth, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME covers 18.5 miles and takes about 33m 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, State Highway 102, Pretty Marsh 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 $2.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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. 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; ME 3 / High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellsworth, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME is easy. At 33m with 20% 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; ME 3 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (Pretty Marsh Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; ME 3 / High Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
14.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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Pretty Marsh Road
Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pretty Marsh Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Indian Point Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bar Harbor Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellsworth, ME and Pretty Marsh, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
224 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right onto ME 102
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
5
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pretty Marsh Road
7
Turn slight right onto Indian Point Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Indian Point Road
8
Arrive at destination
Indian Point Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
12:51 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
33m 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 Pretty Marsh, ME covers 18.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bar Harbor Road, State Highway 102, Pretty Marsh Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $2.98 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 Pretty Marsh, ME is easy. At 33m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; ME 3 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (Pretty Marsh Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ellsworth, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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