How far is Gerrishville, ME from Deer Isle, ME?
The driving distance from Gerrishville, ME to Deer Isle, ME is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gerrishville and Deer Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerrishville and Deer Isle.
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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
2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Tenney Hill
2180 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mines Road
29 m · 6 sec · Mines Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mines Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Continue on Caterpillar Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road
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Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
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Continue on Little Deer Isle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road
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Continue on North Deer Isle Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road
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Turn left onto King Row
41 m · 6 sec · King Row
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Row
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gerrishville and Deer Isle.
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 Light Rain Likely near Deer Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gerrishville to Deer Isle?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Gerrishville and 28.3 miles from Deer Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gerrishville and Light Rain Likely near Deer Isle.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
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 Surry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gerrishville and Deer Isle. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.91 km).
#1 Gerrishville
Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014700, -68.1014000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Isle
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,911 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239700, -68.6775300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: King Row (-68.677463, 44.223793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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