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Trip from Hancock, ME to East Sullivan, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9m

Distance

5.9 mi

10 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 8m ★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hancock, ME, ME

Hancock, ME

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Downtown East Sullivan, ME, ME

East Sullivan, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hancock, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 5.9 miles and takes about 9m 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, Town Landing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 9m highway drive covering 5.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 1 and Town Landing Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 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 5.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 1 and Town Landing Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hancock, ME to East Sullivan, ME is easy. At 9m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Town Landing Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / US Highway 1

Turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1

Navigation decision point

4
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | Town Landing Road

Turn right onto Town Landing Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 1 5.9 mi 8m
Town Landing Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 1 — 5.9 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, ME and East Sullivan, ME.

1

Start on this road

115 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

157 ft · 16 sec
3

Turn left onto US 1

5.9 mi · 8 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

$0.95 one way

$1.90 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.05 $2.09
premium $4.86 $1.13 $2.26
diesel $5.61 $1.30 $2.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
Efficient EV 1.5 0 $0.52 $0.24
EV Truck/SUV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Hancock, ME

Afternoon in Hancock on Thursday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Sullivan, ME

Afternoon in East Sullivan on Thursday

Local time

2:54 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

9m 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 Hancock, ME to East Sullivan, ME covers 5.9 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 1, Town Landing Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Hancock, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.95 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 Hancock, ME to East Sullivan, ME is easy. At 9m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Town Landing Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hancock, 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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