Origin
Bar Harbor, ME
Afternoon in Bar Harbor on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bar Harbor, ME to Gerrishville, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bar Harbor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 1, Bar Harbor Road, Eagle Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 3 / Mount Desert Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 3 / Mount Desert Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 3 / Mount Desert Street
Turn left onto ME 3 / Mount Desert Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
ME 3 / State Highway 3
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3 / State Highway 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
ME 3 / Myrick Street
Turn right onto ME 3 / Myrick Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 1 / Downeast Highway
Turn right onto US 1 / Downeast Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| Bar Harbor Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Eagle Lake Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| South Gouldsboro Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 102 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Summer Harbor Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Sound Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 16.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor, ME and Gerrishville, ME.
1
Start on ME 3
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto ME 3
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Mount Desert Street
3
Continue on ME 233
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Eagle Lake Road
4
Turn right onto ME 3; ME 198
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto ME 102; ME 198
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on ME 102; ME 198
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
7
Continue on ME 102
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Triangle Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto ME 3
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 3
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on ME 3
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on ME 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto ME 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrick Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Downeast Highway
13
Continue on US 1
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 1
14
Turn right onto ME 186
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gouldsboro Road
15
Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Summer Harbor Road
16
Arrive at destination
Summer Harbor Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Bar Harbor, ME · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Bar Harbor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gerrishville, ME
The final approach into Gerrishville, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gerrishville, ME
Afternoon in Gerrishville on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
50°F
Trenton, ME
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bar Harbor, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 1, Bar Harbor Road, Eagle Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Bar Harbor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 3 / Mount Desert Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 102; ME 198 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bar Harbor, ME to Gerrishville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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