Situated south of a subtropical ridge, the depression maintained a west-northwestward track.

Throughout its duration, the storm maintained a northwest track through a weakness in a subtropical ridge.

For most of its duration, the system maintained a northwest track, reaching hurricane status on September 27.

Additional ship reports indicated the hurricane maintained a northeast track toward Newfoundland.

With a ridge to the north, the depression maintained a general westward track.

Hurricane Ella ultimately turned to the west and maintained a track that spared Texas from significant impact.

After maintaining a west-northwest track for much of its duration, the hurricane turned more toward the west.

Maintaining a west-northwesterly track, strong outflow developed, especially to the southwest of the circulation.

It maintained a west-northwestward track throughout its duration, remaining a minimal tropical storm.

For several hours, steady strengthening continued as the depression maintained a westward track.