How far is Gerrishville, ME from Blue Hill, ME?
The driving distance from Gerrishville, ME to Blue Hill, ME is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gerrishville and Blue Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerrishville and Blue Hill.
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Start on Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Gouldsboro Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Gouldsboro Road
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Continue on South Gouldsboro Road
2993 ft · 1 min · South Gouldsboro Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
16.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway
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Continue on High Street
1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street
95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road
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Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road
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Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
1116 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gerrishville and Blue Hill.
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.
US Highway 1
Turn left onto US Highway 1
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Gerrishville and Rain Showers Likely near Blue Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gerrishville to Blue Hill?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 Gerrishville and 19.3 miles from Blue Hill.
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 14.5 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 4:44 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 Light Rain Likely around Gerrishville and Rain Showers Likely near Blue Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gerrishville and Blue Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.57 km).
#1 Gerrishville
Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014700, -68.1014000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Hill
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 44.4139700, -68.5866900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-68.586742, 44.414019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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