Origin
Deer Isle, ME
Evening in Deer Isle on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Isle, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, North Deer Isle 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 $9.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.3 miles from Deer Isle, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m, 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 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road
Turn right onto ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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 |
| Surry Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| North Deer Isle Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Ellsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Mines Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Gouldsboro Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Caterpillar Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Snows Cove Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 17.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle, ME and Gerrishville, ME.
1
Start on King Row
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
King Row
2
Turn right onto ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
3
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
4
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
5
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Byards Point Road
6
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
7
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
8
Turn right onto ME 15; ME 176
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Mines Road
9
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tenney Hill
10
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Tenney Hill
11
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellsworth Road
13
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Surry Road
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
18
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
19
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto ME 186
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gouldsboro Road
21
Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Summer Harbor Road
22
Arrive at destination
Summer Harbor Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.3 miles from Deer Isle, ME, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.3 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gerrishville, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Deer Isle, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deer Isle, ME
This is one driving day of about 56.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Deer Isle, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Deer Isle, ME · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Deer Isle, 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
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Evening in Gerrishville on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 37m 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 Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Surry Road, North Deer Isle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Deer Isle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 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 is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (ME 15; ME 175 / Caterpillar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (ME 15; ME 176 / Mines Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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