Origin
Blue Hill, ME
Morning in Blue Hill on Thursday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Hill, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Surry Road, Ellsworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near ME 230 / Water Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
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ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
14.3 mi into trip
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~25m in
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Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 1; ME 3 / High Street
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / High Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
32.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
Turn right onto ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| South Gouldsboro Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Summer Harbor Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Blue Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 17.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hill, ME and Gerrishville, ME.
1
Start on ME 172; ME 176
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
3
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
4
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
8
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
9
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto ME 186
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gouldsboro Road
11
Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Summer Harbor Road
12
Arrive at destination
Summer Harbor Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Blue Hill, ME · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Blue Hill, 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
$6.21 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Gerrishville on Thursday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 5m 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 Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Surry Road, Ellsworth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Blue Hill, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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.
The drive from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blue Hill, ME to Gerrishville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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