Drives Maine The Maine Coast and Acadia
Route 15: Blue Hill to Stonington
ME 15, ME 175, Little Deer Isle Road · Blue Hill → Stonington
The drive
Route 15 runs south from Blue Hill down the peninsula and out onto Deer Isle, ending at Stonington. The drive crosses the 1,000-foot suspension bridge over Eggemoggin Reach, built in 1939, then follows the stone S-curve bridge from Little Deer Isle to Deer Isle proper.
From there the road runs on through Deer Isle village, which has the Pilgrim's Inn, the Red Dot Gallery and the Deer Isle Artists Association, and ends at Stonington. The town sits on an exceptionally picturesque harbor at the southern tip of the island, and it's still a historic working harbor.
Curves here are gentle and the grades are rolling, so the drive takes about 35 minutes for 23 miles.
Along the way
- Blue Hill
- Deer Isle Bridge
- Deer Isle village
- Stonington
Good to know
- The drive crosses two bridges: the suspension bridge over Eggemoggin Reach and the stone S-curve bridge to Deer Isle.
- For current work zones, check New England 511 before you go.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check New England 511: Maine road conditions.
Questions about this drive
How long does Route 15 from Blue Hill to Stonington take?
Route 15 from Blue Hill to Stonington is 23 miles and takes about 35 minutes without stops.
Is Route 15 to Stonington a twisty drive?
No. The curves are gentle and the road rolls.
Where does Route 15 cross to Deer Isle?
It crosses Eggemoggin Reach on a 1,000-foot suspension bridge built in 1939, then reaches Deer Isle by a stone S-curve bridge from Little Deer Isle.
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More drives near here
Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.