How far is Bar Harbor, ME from Pretty Marsh, ME?
The driving distance from Bar Harbor, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bar Harbor and Pretty Marsh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor and Pretty Marsh.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Desert Street
2478 ft · 44 sec · Mount Desert Street
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Continue on Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road
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Turn right onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pretty Marsh Road
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Turn slight right onto Indian Point Road
1449 ft · 40 sec · Indian Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bar Harbor and Pretty Marsh.
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.
Eagle Lake Road
Continue on Eagle Lake Road
5.81 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bar Harbor and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Pretty Marsh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bar Harbor to Pretty Marsh?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southwest Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Bar Harbor and 6.2 miles from Pretty Marsh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 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 Pretty Marsh.
Stop Ideas Near Southwest Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Bar Harbor Town Office
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southwest Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bar Harbor and Pretty Marsh. Straight-line distance: 10.18 mi (16.39 km).
#1 Bar Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 44.3875800, -68.2039000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pretty Marsh
Pretty Marsh is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.3403600, -68.3991900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pretty Marsh (-68.39919, 44.34036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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