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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.53 mi
00h 52m
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
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gerrishville
2026-04-16T04:16
Arrive Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gerrishville
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 Gerrishville
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To Blue Hill
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Summer Harbor Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Gouldsboro Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gouldsboro Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    16.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway

    140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street

    95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Surry Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1116 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
16.1 mi · 42%
Surry Road
6.43 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
2.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
00h 26m from Gerrishville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Gerrishville and Blue Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.57 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gerrishville

Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4014700, -68.1014000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Blue Hill

#2 Blue Hill

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population2,651
Coordinates44.4139700, -68.5866900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Summer Harbor Road (-68.102028, 44.400834)
End: Main Street (-68.586742, 44.414019)

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
5.15 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Gerrishville and Blue Hill. The current time is 04:16:21.

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.