How far is Hancock, ME from Pretty Marsh, ME?

The driving distance from Hancock, ME to Pretty Marsh, ME is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.8 mi
00h 42m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.8 mi
Kilometers
39.91 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pretty Marsh
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hancock
Thu, Apr 16, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hancock
2026-04-16T08:03
Arrive Pretty Marsh
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Trenton
ME

Town in Maine

From Hancock
12.4 mi
00h 21m
To Pretty Marsh
12.4 mi
00h 21m

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
47°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Pretty Marsh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Pretty Marsh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    608 ft · 12 sec · Downeast Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Myrick Street

    2144 ft · 1 min · Myrick Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 102

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pretty Marsh Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pretty Marsh Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Indian Point Road

    1449 ft · 40 sec · Indian Point Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Point Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock and Pretty Marsh.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
6.76 mi · 27%
Bar Harbor Road
6.69 mi · 27%
State Highway 102
3.71 mi · 15%
Pretty Marsh Road
3.53 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.5 mi · 6%
High Street
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

Turn right onto US Highway 1

6.76 mi · 00h 10m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 21m from Hancock
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hancock 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 Hancock to Pretty Marsh?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Hancock and 12.4 miles from Pretty Marsh.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 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 Pretty Marsh.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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 Trenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.9 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 5.9 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 9.3 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 5.9 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 Trenton.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

43 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

54 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

55 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Pretty Marsh. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 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 Pretty Marsh

Pretty Marsh is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3403600, -68.3991900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hancock (-68.25363, 44.52924)
End: Pretty Marsh (-68.39919, 44.34036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 Pretty Marsh. The current time is 08:03:44.

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.