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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on Mechanic Street
536 ft · 27 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3160 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road
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Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road
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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.
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.
Longest stretch
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17.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Bar Harbor Town Office
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellsworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bucksport and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 36.23 mi (58.3 km).
#1 Bucksport
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.5736900, -68.7955900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gerrishville
Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014700, -68.1014000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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