How far is Blue Hill, ME from Gerrishville, ME?

The driving distance from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.62 mi
01h 05m
Flight
23.97 mi
38.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.16 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Hill
2026-04-16T06:19
Arrive Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hancock
ME

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

From Blue Hill
19.3 mi
00h 32m
To Gerrishville
19.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
Gerrishville Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Thursday
Using Bar Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Hill and Gerrishville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hill and Gerrishville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1116 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Blue Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Surry Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Harbor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Hill and Gerrishville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Surry Road
6.38 mi · 17%
Ellsworth Road
4.36 mi · 11%
South Gouldsboro Road
3.91 mi · 10%
Summer Harbor Road
2.52 mi · 7%
Blue Hill Road
2.44 mi · 6%
Water Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
00h 32m from Blue Hill
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Blue Hill and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Hill to Gerrishville?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Blue Hill and 19.3 miles from Gerrishville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Blue Hill and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hancock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 4.9 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Bar Harbor Town Office
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Bar Harbor Town Office

Bar Harbor , ME
Bar Harbor Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

53 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

53 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

55 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

62 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Hill and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.57 km).

Blue Hill

#1 Blue Hill

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population2,651
Coordinates44.4139700, -68.5866900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gerrishville

Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4014700, -68.1014000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Hill (-68.58669, 44.41397)
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Hill and Gerrishville. The current time is 06:19:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.