Origin
Pretty Marsh, ME
Afternoon in Pretty Marsh on Thursday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pretty Marsh, ME to Ellsworth, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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 Pretty Marsh, ME to Ellsworth, ME covers 19.6 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, Pretty Marsh Road, State Highway 102 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 $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.6 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 (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 19.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 6 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
5/10
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 19.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 6 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
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Pretty Marsh Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bayside Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Beechland Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.7 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 Ellsworth, 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 right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Pretty Marsh, ME · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Pretty Marsh, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellsworth, ME
The final approach into Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth, 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
$3.16 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ellsworth, ME
Afternoon in Ellsworth on Thursday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
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 Pretty Marsh, ME to Ellsworth, ME covers 19.6 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, Pretty Marsh Road, State Highway 102. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 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 $3.16 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 19.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 Ellsworth, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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