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

The driving distance from Pretty Marsh, ME to Ellsworth, ME is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.38 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.07 mi
22.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.07 mi
Kilometers
22.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.38 mi
Kilometers
27.97 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Pretty Marsh
Thu, Apr 16, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pretty Marsh
2026-04-16T08:02
Arrive Ellsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pretty Marsh
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 Pretty Marsh
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Ellsworth
7.6 mi
00h 13m

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
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Main Street

    1671 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bar Harbor Road
6.69 mi · 38%
Pretty Marsh Road
3.53 mi · 20%
State Highway 102
3.47 mi · 20%
Main Street
1.81 mi · 10%
Bayside Road
1.01 mi · 6%
Beechland Road
1.01 mi · 6%
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 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 13m from Pretty Marsh
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pretty Marsh to Ellsworth?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.8 miles from Pretty Marsh and 7.6 miles from Ellsworth.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 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 Ellsworth.

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 8.1 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 8.1 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 8.3 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 8.1 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 Pretty Marsh and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.64 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pretty Marsh

Pretty Marsh is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3403600, -68.3991900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Ellsworth

#2 Ellsworth

City in Maine

Population8,249
Coordinates44.5434100, -68.4194600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Point Road (-68.399623, 44.340282)
End: Main Street (-68.419362, 44.543292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.86 $2.96 $5.93
Diesel $6.00 $3.66 $7.32

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 Ellsworth. The current time is 08:02:14.

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.