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Deer Isle, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Gerrishville, ME to Deer Isle, 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 Highway 1, Surry Road, North Deer Isle Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on US Highway 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 Gerrishville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m 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 (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 56.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 56.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 2.5 miles (ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip|~6m in|ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.9 mi into trip|~39m in|Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.2 mi into trip|~42m in|US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
43.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|ME 15 / Snows Cove Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / Snows Cove Road
Navigation decision point
5
49.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|ME 15 / Byards Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / Byards Point Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 1
16.1 mi
23m
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 Highway 1
— 16.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerrishville, ME and Deer Isle, ME.
1
Start on Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Summer Harbor Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto ME 186
3.3 mi·5 min·South Gouldsboro Road
3
Continue on ME 186
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gouldsboro Road
4
Turn left onto US 1
16 mi·23 min·US Highway 1
5
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
7
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
8
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
10
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; ME 3
311 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
12
Continue on ME 172
6.4 mi·11 min·Surry Road
13
Continue on ME 172
2.4 mi·4 min·Blue Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 172
4.4 mi·7 min·Ellsworth Road
15
Continue on ME 172; ME 176
0.5 mi·49 sec·Main Street
16
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi·43 sec·Tenney Hill
17
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176
96 ft·5 sec·Mines Road
18
Continue on ME 15; ME 176
4.1 mi·7 min·Mines Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
2.9 mi·5 min·Snows Cove Road
20
Continue on ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi·5 min·Caterpillar Hill Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Byards Point Road
22
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·50 sec·Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
23
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Little Deer Isle Road
24
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi·8 min·North Deer Isle Road
25
Turn left onto King Row
135 ft·5 sec·King Row
26
Arrive at destination
King Row
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 Gerrishville, ME, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 47m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Isle, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gerrishville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gerrishville, ME
This is one driving day of about 56.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Gerrishville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 1 for about 16.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Gerrishville, ME
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$6
near mile 2
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
Park Closure: Park Loop Road to Kebo Street Closed for Construction
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gerrishville, ME
Morning
in Gerrishville on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
Deer Isle, ME
Morning
in Deer Isle on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 Gerrishville, ME to Deer Isle, 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 Highway 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 Gerrishville, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 2.5 miles (ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (US 1; ME 3 / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Gerrishville, ME to Deer Isle, 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.
