Origin
Gorham, ME
Morning in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gorham, ME
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Bar Harbor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, Main Street, Conant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.3 miles from Gorham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 170.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 170.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Conant Street | — | — |
| William B Clarke Drive | — | — |
| Westbrook Arterial | — | — |
| Larrabee Road | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| Falmouth | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Bar Harbor, ME.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto State Street
492 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Street
5
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
6
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
7
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
8
Take the ramp straight
446 ft
·
11 sec
9
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Falmouth, Freeport
12
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Spur
13
Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
16
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
46 min
17
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
19
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
21
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
22
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
23
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
24
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
25
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
26
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
27
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
28
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
30
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
31
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
32
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
33
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
34
Continue on Route 1
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
35
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
36
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
37
Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
38
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
39
Turn right onto Water Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
40
Continue on Bayside Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
41
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
42
Turn right onto High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
43
Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
44
Turn slight right onto State Highway 102
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
45
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
46
Turn left onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Drive
47
Turn left onto Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Eagle Lake Road
48
Continue on Mount Desert Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mount Desert Street
49
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.3 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bar Harbor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gorham, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gorham, ME
This is one driving day of about 170.7 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Gorham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Gorham, ME · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bar Harbor, ME
The final approach into Bar Harbor, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bar Harbor, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.48 one way
$54.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $30.24 | $60.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $32.69 | $65.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Bar Harbor on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
3h 41m 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 Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, Main Street, Conant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.3 miles from Gorham, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gorham, ME to Bar Harbor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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