Origin
Orland, ME
Late night in Orland on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland, ME to East Sullivan, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland, ME
Alem Sánchez
East Sullivan, ME
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 31.7-mile drive from Orland to East Sullivan, Maine, is a short hop that can be completed in approximately 43 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be navigating US 1, Bucksport Road, and Acadia Highway, with about 43% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey through coastal Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Bucksport Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Acadia Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| School House Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 13.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland, ME and East Sullivan, ME.
1
Start on School House Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School House Road
2
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Acadia Highway
3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
4
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
7
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Town Landing Road
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
Town Landing Road
10
Arrive at destination
Town Landing Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
17.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Town Landing Road
Turn right onto Town Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
East Sullivan, ME
Late night in East Sullivan on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, combining highway stretches with more local roads. While 43% of the drive is on highways, you'll also encounter the character of US 1, known for its varied scenery and traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13.8 miles on US 1, so you'll have a decent segment of consistent driving before potential turnoffs or changes in road type. The road's personality shifts subtly as you move from more open highway to potentially more developed or rural sections.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orland, ME to East Sullivan, ME is easy. At 43m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on US 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: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.
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 East Sullivan, 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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