Bar Harbor to Plattsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

259.4 miles 417.4 km · straight line
324.2 miles estimated 521.8 km · driving distance
6h 31min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Bar Harbor from Plattsburgh?

The distance from Bar Harbor to Plattsburgh is 259.4 miles (417.4 km) as the crow flies. Plattsburgh is located W of Bar Harbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324.2 miles, taking about 6h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Bar Harbor in Maine and Plattsburgh in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bar Harbor and Plattsburgh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bar Harbor to Plattsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 31min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 49min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 11min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bar Harbor & Plattsburgh

Quick Facts

Bar Harbor
44.39°N, 68.20°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Plattsburgh
44.70°N, 73.45°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients