How far is Falmouth, ME from Bar Harbor, ME?
The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Bar Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Bar Harbor.
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Start on Falmouth Road
37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
2231 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road
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Take the ramp left
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
767 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on Route 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Take the exit left
1586 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
155 m · 12 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport 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
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Bayside Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto Beechland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road
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Turn right onto High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 102
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102
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Continue on Main Street
3243 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive
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Turn left onto Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road
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Continue on Mount Desert Street
2459 ft · 47 sec · Mount Desert Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 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 Falmouth and Bar Harbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bucknam Road
Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Falmouth and Patchy Fog near Bar Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Bar Harbor?
The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Falmouth and 78.4 miles from Bar Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Falmouth and Patchy Fog near Bar Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liberty.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Bar Harbor. Straight-line distance: 110.94 mi (178.54 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 12,440 |
| Coordinates | 43.7295300, -70.2419900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bar Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 44.3875800, -68.2039000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bar Harbor (-68.2039, 44.38758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.82 | $53.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.10 | $66.21 |
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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