How far is East Sullivan, ME from Blue Hill, ME?
The driving distance from East Sullivan, ME to Blue Hill, ME is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Sullivan and Blue Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sullivan and Blue Hill.
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Start on Town Landing Road
24 m · 9 sec · Town Landing Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
12.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway
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Continue on High Street
1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road
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Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road
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Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
1116 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sullivan and Blue Hill.
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.
US Highway 1
Turn left onto US Highway 1
12.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving East Sullivan and Chance Light Rain near Blue Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Sullivan to Blue Hill?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from East Sullivan and 14.3 miles from Blue Hill.
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 6.3 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 7:14 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 Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around East Sullivan and Chance Light Rain near Blue Hill.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Sullivan and Blue Hill. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 East Sullivan
East Sullivan is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5036900, -68.1522300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Hill
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 44.4139700, -68.5866900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-68.586742, 44.414019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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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