How far is Ellsworth, ME from Gerrishville, ME?

The driving distance from Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.5 mi
29.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25 mi
Kilometers
40.23 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ellsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellsworth
2026-04-16T06:26
Arrive Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellsworth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sullivan
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Ellsworth
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To Gerrishville
12.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 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 Ellsworth and Gerrishville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Junction Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Junction Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 1

    14.4 mi · 21 min · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Harbor Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
14.4 mi · 58%
South Gouldsboro Road
3.91 mi · 16%
Summer Harbor Road
2.52 mi · 10%
Washington Junction Road
2.35 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 1

14.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
00h 20m from Ellsworth
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth to Gerrishville?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Ellsworth and 12.5 miles from Gerrishville.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ellsworth and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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 Sullivan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 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 11.3 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 9.1 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 11.3 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 Sullivan.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

57 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

57 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

66 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.77 km).

Ellsworth

#1 Ellsworth

City in Maine

Population8,249
Coordinates44.5434100, -68.4194600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Gerrishville

Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4014700, -68.1014000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellsworth (-68.41946, 44.54341)
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 Ellsworth and Gerrishville. The current time is 06:26:19.

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.