Origin
East Sullivan, ME
Late night in East Sullivan on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Sullivan, ME to Bucksport, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Sullivan, ME
Kelly
Bucksport, ME
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Trip Overview
East Sullivan to Bucksport is 34.8 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US Highway 1, Acadia Highway, and Bucksport Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on main highways, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option for a quick trip between these two points, suitable for adding to a larger itinerary or completing as a standalone excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Acadia Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bucksport Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Downeast Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 12.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sullivan, ME and Bucksport, ME.
1
Start on Town Landing Road
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Town Landing Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 1
3
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downeast Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Downeast Highway
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
12
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
13
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mechanic Street
15
Arrive at destination
Mechanic Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from East Sullivan, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bucksport, ME
Late night in Bucksport on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US Highway 1, Acadia Highway, and Bucksport Road. The longest continuous segment without a turn is 12.6 miles on US Highway 1. While not an entirely monotonous journey, it's predominantly characterized by main road driving, transitioning smoothly as you progress toward your destination.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on US Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / US Highway 1.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on US Highway 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Acadia National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bucksport, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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