How far is Bar Harbor, ME from East Sullivan, ME?

The driving distance from Bar Harbor, ME to East Sullivan, ME is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.39 mi
00h 53m
Flight
8.42 mi
13.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.42 mi
Kilometers
13.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.39 mi
Kilometers
53.74 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sullivan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bar Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bar Harbor
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive East Sullivan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bar Harbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trenton
ME

Town in Maine

From Bar Harbor
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To East Sullivan
16.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bar Harbor and East Sullivan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor and East Sullivan.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Desert Street

    2478 ft · 44 sec · Mount Desert Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Eagle Lake Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sound Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3243 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 102

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102

  7. 7

    Continue on Triangle Road

    696 ft · 18 sec · Triangle Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3

    739 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 3

  9. 9

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · High Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Myrick Street

    2214 ft · 1 min · Myrick Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Downeast Highway

    3182 ft · 54 sec · Downeast Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 1

    12.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Town Landing Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Town Landing Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bar Harbor and East Sullivan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
12.6 mi · 38%
Bar Harbor Road
6.69 mi · 20%
Eagle Lake Road
5.81 mi · 17%
State Highway 102
3.47 mi · 10%
Sound Drive
1.37 mi · 4%
High Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

Continue on US Highway 1

12.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 26m from Bar Harbor
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bar Harbor and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near East Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bar Harbor to East Sullivan?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Bar Harbor and 16.7 miles from East Sullivan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bar Harbor and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near East Sullivan.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 4.8 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Bar Harbor Town Office
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Bar Harbor Town Office

Bar Harbor , ME
Bar Harbor Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

43 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

54 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

55 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bar Harbor and East Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 8.42 mi (13.55 km).

Bar Harbor

#1 Bar Harbor

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population5,594
Coordinates44.3875800, -68.2039000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Sullivan

East Sullivan is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5036900, -68.1522300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Bar Harbor (-68.2039, 44.38758)
End: East Sullivan (-68.15223, 44.50369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bar Harbor and East Sullivan. The current time is 01:21:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.