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Trip from Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

44.7 mi

72 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

human settlement in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Bucksport, ME

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Downtown Gerrishville, ME, ME

Gerrishville, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, Acadia Highway, Bucksport 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 $7.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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 13 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 0.1 miles in near ME 15 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 1h 4m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 15 / Main Street

Turn left onto ME 15 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
19.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | ME 230 / Water Street

Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
20.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | Foster Street

Turn left onto Foster Street

Navigation decision point

3
20.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 1; ME 3 / High Street

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / High Street

Navigation decision point

4
21 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 1; ME 3

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 17.2 mi 25m
Acadia Highway 9.4 mi 10m
Bucksport Road 8.5 mi 9m
South Gouldsboro Road 3.9 mi 6m
Summer Harbor Road 2.5 mi 6m
Route 1 0.8 mi <1m
Water Street 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 17.2 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport, ME and Gerrishville, ME.

1

Start on Mechanic Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Mechanic Street
2

Turn left onto ME 15

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Route 1
4

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway
5

Continue on US 1; ME 3

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road
6

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street
7

Turn right onto ME 230

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street
9

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street
10

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

17 mi · 25 min · US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto ME 186

3.9 mi · 6 min · South Gouldsboro Road
12

Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road
13

Arrive at destination

Summer Harbor Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.3 mi from Bucksport, ME · 27m into the drive

Downtown Ellsworth, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellsworth, ME

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

Orland, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellsworth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Bucksport, 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

$7.20 one way

$14.39 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.92 $15.84
premium $4.86 $8.56 $17.12
diesel $5.61 $9.87 $19.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bucksport, ME

Afternoon in Bucksport on Friday

Local time

1:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gerrishville, ME

Afternoon in Gerrishville on Friday

Local time

1:58 PM

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 4m 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 Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 1, Acadia Highway, Bucksport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Bucksport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.20 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 Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 1h 4m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bucksport, ME to Gerrishville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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