Origin
Pretty Marsh, ME
Afternoon in Pretty Marsh on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pretty Marsh, ME to Blue Hill, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Hill, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pretty Marsh, ME to Blue Hill, ME covers 32.8 miles and takes about 57m 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, Surry Road, Ellsworth 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 $5.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 32.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Indian Point Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Indian Point Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (Beechland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Indian Point Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Indian Point Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
ME 3 / State Highway 3
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3 / State Highway 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Beechland Road
Turn left onto Beechland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 230 / Bayside Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230 / Bayside Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Pretty Marsh Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Blue Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bayside Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bar Harbor Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pretty Marsh, ME and Blue Hill, ME.
1
Start on Indian Point Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Indian Point Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Indian Point Road
284 ft
·
9 sec
·
Indian Point Road
3
Turn straight onto Pretty Marsh Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pretty Marsh Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto ME 102
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
6
Continue on ME 102
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Triangle Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 3
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
10
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
12
Continue on ME 230
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
13
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3
311 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
16
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
17
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
18
Continue on ME 172; ME 176
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
ME 172; ME 176
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Pretty Marsh, ME · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Pretty Marsh, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blue Hill, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blue Hill, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Blue Hill, ME
Afternoon in Blue Hill on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Trenton, ME
16 mi in
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
6 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
57m 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 Pretty Marsh, ME to Blue Hill, ME covers 32.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bar Harbor Road, Surry Road, Ellsworth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Pretty Marsh, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.28 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Indian Point Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (Beechland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pretty Marsh, ME to Blue Hill, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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