Origin
Gerrishville, ME
Evening in Gerrishville on Thursday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Gerrishville, ME to Bucksport, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
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
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.
Bucksport, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gerrishville, ME to Bucksport, 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 Highway 1, Acadia Highway, Bucksport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on US Highway 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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Gerrishville, ME to Bucksport, 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 17 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 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 Effort
5/10
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 44.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 23.6 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
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ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 186 / South Gouldsboro Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
ME 230 / Water Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| 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 |
| Downeast Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 16.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerrishville, ME and Bucksport, 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 right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
13
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
14
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mechanic Street
17
Arrive at destination
Mechanic Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Gerrishville, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Gerrishville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bucksport, ME
The final approach into Bucksport, 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.
Destination
Bucksport, ME
Evening in Bucksport on Thursday
Local time
8:01 PM
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
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 Gerrishville, ME to Bucksport, 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 Highway 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 Gerrishville, 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 23.6 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gerrishville, ME to Bucksport, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.
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