Origin
Ellsworth, ME
Afternoon in Ellsworth on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellsworth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 25 miles and takes about 41m 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, South Gouldsboro Road, Summer Harbor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 25 miles and takes about 41m, 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 6 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 14.4 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 4.1 miles in near US 1 / US Highway 1.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 41m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (Summer Harbor Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
3
18.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
Turn right onto ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Summer Harbor Road
Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| South Gouldsboro Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Summer Harbor Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Washington Junction Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 14.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellsworth, ME and Gerrishville, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Washington Junction Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Junction Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 1
4
Turn right onto ME 186
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gouldsboro Road
5
Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Summer Harbor Road
6
Arrive at destination
Summer Harbor Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
2:30 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
41m 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 Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 25 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 1, South Gouldsboro Road, Summer Harbor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Ellsworth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 41m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (Summer Harbor Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ellsworth, ME to Gerrishville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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