How far is Gerrishville, ME from Orland, ME?
The driving distance from Gerrishville, ME to Orland, ME is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gerrishville and Orland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerrishville and Orland.
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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 right to continue on Main Street
85 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on Acadia Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Acadia Highway
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Turn left onto School House Road
1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School House Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gerrishville and Orland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Orland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gerrishville to Orland?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 20.7 miles from Gerrishville and 22.1 miles from Orland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gerrishville and Rain Showers Likely near Orland.
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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Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gerrishville and Orland. Straight-line distance: 33.38 mi (53.72 km).
#1 Gerrishville
Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014700, -68.1014000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orland
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 44.5703500, -68.7358600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: School House Road (-68.735966, 44.570444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
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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