How far is Bucksport, ME from Gerrishville, ME?

The driving distance from Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.69 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.23 mi
58.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.69 mi
Kilometers
71.92 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bucksport
Thu, Apr 16, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bucksport
2026-04-16T06:19
Arrive Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bucksport
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
Ellsworth
ME

City in Maine

From Bucksport
22.3 mi
00h 32m
To Gerrishville
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Bucksport and Gerrishville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport and Gerrishville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mechanic Street

    536 ft · 27 sec · Mechanic Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3160 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Harbor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bucksport 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Acadia Highway
9.42 mi · 21%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 19%
South Gouldsboro Road
3.91 mi · 9%
Summer Harbor Road
2.52 mi · 6%
Route 1
0.84 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.65 mi · 1%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
00h 32m from Bucksport
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bucksport 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 Bucksport to Gerrishville?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Bucksport and 22.4 miles from Gerrishville.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Bucksport and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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 Ellsworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.3 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 2.3 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 12.8 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 2.3 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 Ellsworth.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

40 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bucksport and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 36.23 mi (58.3 km).

Bucksport

#1 Bucksport

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,916
Coordinates44.5736900, -68.7955900
Altitude17
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: Bucksport (-68.79559, 44.57369)
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.47
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.23 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.86 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $6.00 $9.48 $18.95

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 Bucksport 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.