Origin
Gerrishville, ME
Morning in Gerrishville on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Gerrishville, ME to Hancock, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gerrishville, ME to Hancock, ME covers 15.8 miles and takes about 27m 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 9.3 miles on US Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Gerrishville, ME to Hancock, ME covers 15.8 miles and takes about 27m, 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 7 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 9.3 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 2.5 miles in near ME 186 / South Gouldsboro 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 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese 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
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
3
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| South Gouldsboro Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Summer Harbor Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerrishville, ME and Hancock, 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
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 1
5
Turn right
157 ft
·
12 sec
6
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.15 one way
$4.29 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.15 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hancock, ME
Morning in Hancock on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27m 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 Hancock, ME covers 15.8 miles and takes about 27m 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 7.9 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 $2.15 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 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Gerrishville, ME to Hancock, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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