How far is Orland, ME from East Sullivan, ME?
The driving distance from Orland, ME to East Sullivan, ME is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orland and East Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland and East Sullivan.
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Start on School House Road
1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road
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Turn right onto Acadia Highway
7.5 mi · 8 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
1.1 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 Orland 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Orland 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 Orland to East Sullivan?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 15.8 miles from Orland and 15.8 miles from East Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orland 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
Ellsworth City Hall
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 Orland and East Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.85 km).
#1 Orland
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 44.5703500, -68.7358600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
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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