How far is Waterville, ME from Bar Harbor, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Bar Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Bar Harbor.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 4 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn right onto Elm Street
110 m · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right
51.6 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilson Street
1414 ft · 27 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Main Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Oak Street
3144 ft · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on High Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 102
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102
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Continue on Main Street
3243 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive
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Turn left onto Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road
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Continue on Mount Desert Street
2459 ft · 47 sec · Mount Desert Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Bar Harbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
Merge slight right
51.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near Bar Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Bar Harbor?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Waterville and 51.3 miles from Bar Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near Bar Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Bar Harbor. Straight-line distance: 71.31 mi (114.76 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bar Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 44.3875800, -68.2039000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bar Harbor (-68.2039, 44.38758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.13 | $32.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.59 | $35.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
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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