How far is Blue Hill, ME from East Sullivan, ME?
The driving distance from Blue Hill, ME to East Sullivan, ME is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Hill and East Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hill and East Sullivan.
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Start on Main Street
1116 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road
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Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road
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Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left
13.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Town Landing Road
24 m · 3 sec · Town Landing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Town Landing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Hill and East Sullivan.
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.
Longest stretch
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13.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Blue Hill 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 Blue Hill to East Sullivan?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Blue Hill and 14.4 miles from East Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Blue Hill and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near East Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Hill and East Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Blue Hill
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 44.4139700, -68.5866900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Sullivan
East Sullivan is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5036900, -68.1522300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Sullivan (-68.15223, 44.50369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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