Acadia
National Park is located along the rocky coast of what is called “Downeast” Maine.
Most of the park is on Mount Desert Island and
connected to the mainland via two short bridges. The first bridge crosses
to Thompson Island where there
is a park picnic area and an information
center. The second bridge connects Thompson Island to mainland Maine.
Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is approximately a six
hour drive from Boston. (local towns & villages)
By Automobile:
- From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east
to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert
Island.
- For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine,
then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3
to Mount Desert Island.
Travel Distances from Other Cities:
| Location |
Miles |
Hours |
| Bangor, Maine |
50 |
1 |
| Portland, Maine |
161 |
3.5 |
| Kittery, Maine |
211 |
4.5 |
| Boston, Massachusetts |
264 |
6 |
| New York, New York |
492 |
10 |
| Saint John, New Brunswick |
227 |
5 |
| Montreal, Quebec |
424 |
8 |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia |
500 |
10 |
By Plane:
Direct flights from Boston's Logan Airport land at the Hancock
County Airport, located 10 miles from Acadia National Park in
Trenton. National airlines serve the Bangor
International Airport, about one hour from the park. Car rentals
are available at both airports.
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