How far is Orland, ME from Gerrishville, ME?

The driving distance from Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.53 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.38 mi
53.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.38 mi
Kilometers
53.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.83 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Orland
Thu, Apr 16, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland
2026-04-16T06:27
Arrive Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland
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
Ellsworth
ME

City in Maine

From Orland
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Gerrishville
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers 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 Orland and Gerrishville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School House Road

    1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Acadia Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Acadia Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Harbor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 20%
Acadia Highway
7.47 mi · 18%
South Gouldsboro Road
3.91 mi · 9%
Summer Harbor Road
2.52 mi · 6%
Water Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Foster Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
00h 30m from Orland
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Orland 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 Orland to Gerrishville?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 20.8 miles from Orland and 20.8 miles from Gerrishville.

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 8.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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 Ellsworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.5 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 3.5 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 12.3 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 3.5 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 Ellsworth.

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Searsport, Maine

40 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 33.38 mi (53.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Orland

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,173
Coordinates44.5703500, -68.7358600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gerrishville

Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4014700, -68.1014000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Orland (-68.73586, 44.57035)
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 Orland and Gerrishville. The current time is 06:27:20.

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.