How far is Pretty Marsh, ME from Deer Isle, ME?

The driving distance from Pretty Marsh, ME to Deer Isle, ME is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.19 mi
01h 16m
Flight
15.94 mi
25.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.94 mi
Kilometers
25.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.17 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Pretty Marsh
Thu, Apr 16, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pretty Marsh
2026-04-16T06:26
Arrive Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pretty Marsh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Surry
ME

Town in Virginia

From Pretty Marsh
25.4 mi
00h 38m
To Deer Isle
23.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pretty Marsh and Deer Isle.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Point Road

    1164 ft · 32 sec · Indian Point Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Indian Point Road

    87 m · 10 sec · Indian Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Pretty Marsh Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pretty Marsh Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 102

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102

  6. 6

    Continue on Triangle Road

    696 ft · 18 sec · Triangle Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3

    739 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 3

  8. 8

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street

    95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Surry Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Blue Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Tenney Hill

    2180 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mines Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Mines Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mines Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Snows Cove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto King Row

    41 m · 6 sec · King Row

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Row

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bar Harbor Road
6.69 mi · 14%
Surry Road
6.43 mi · 13%
North Deer Isle Road
4.63 mi · 9%
Ellsworth Road
4.36 mi · 9%
Mines Road
4.15 mi · 8%
Pretty Marsh Road
3.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Bar Harbor Road

Continue on Bar Harbor Road

6.69 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
00h 38m from Pretty Marsh
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Pretty Marsh and Light Rain Likely near Deer Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pretty Marsh to Deer Isle?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Pretty Marsh and 23.8 miles from Deer Isle.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Pretty Marsh and Light Rain Likely near Deer Isle.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

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 Surry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.9 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 4.9 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Ellsworth City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Ellsworth City Hall

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 4.9 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 Surry.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

33 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

42 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

47 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pretty Marsh and Deer Isle. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pretty Marsh

Pretty Marsh is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3403600, -68.3991900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Deer Isle

#2 Deer Isle

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates44.2239700, -68.6775300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Point Road (-68.399623, 44.340282)
End: King Row (-68.677463, 44.223793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 Pretty Marsh and Deer Isle. The current time is 06:26:26.

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.