How far is Hancock, ME from East Sullivan, ME?

The driving distance from Hancock, ME to East Sullivan, ME is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.94 mi
00h 09m
Flight
5.3 mi
8.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.3 mi
Kilometers
8.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.94 mi
Kilometers
9.56 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sullivan
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hancock
Thu, Apr 16, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hancock
2026-04-16T08:09
Arrive East Sullivan
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hancock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sullivan
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Hancock
3 mi
00h 04m
To East Sullivan
3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Hancock and East Sullivan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and East Sullivan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    5.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Town Landing Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Town Landing Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock 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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
5.88 mi · 99%
Town Landing Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

Turn left onto US Highway 1

5.88 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
00h 04m from Hancock
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hancock 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 Hancock to East Sullivan?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Hancock and 3 miles from East Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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 Sullivan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 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 10.9 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 9.2 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 10.9 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 Sullivan.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

57 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

57 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

66 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and East Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 5.3 mi (8.53 km).

Hancock

#1 Hancock

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,440
Coordinates44.5292400, -68.2536300
Altitude11
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: Hancock (-68.25363, 44.52924)
End: East Sullivan (-68.15223, 44.50369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.86 $1.02 $2.04
Diesel $6.00 $1.26 $2.52

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 Hancock and East Sullivan. The current time is 08:09:29.

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.