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Trip from Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

41.5 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Orland, ME, ME

Orland, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, Bucksport Road, Acadia Highway 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 $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m, 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 11 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 1h 1m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway

Navigation decision point

5
16.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | ME 230 / Water Street

Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
17.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | Foster Street

Turn left onto Foster Street

Navigation decision point

3
17.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 1; ME 3 / High Street

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3 / High Street

Navigation decision point

4
17.9 mi into trip | ~22m 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
Bucksport Road 8.5 mi 9m
Acadia Highway 7.5 mi 8m
South Gouldsboro Road 3.9 mi 6m
Summer Harbor Road 2.5 mi 6m
Water Street 0.7 mi 1m
Foster Street 0.4 mi 1m
School House Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 17.2 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland, ME and Gerrishville, ME.

1

Start on School House Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · School House Road
2

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15

7.5 mi · 8 min · Acadia Highway
3

Continue on US 1; ME 3

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road
4

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street
5

Turn right onto ME 230

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street
7

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street
8

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

17 mi · 25 min · US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9

Turn right onto ME 186

3.9 mi · 6 min · South Gouldsboro Road
10

Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road
11

Arrive at destination

Summer Harbor Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from Orland, ME · 27m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, ME

21 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

Gouldsboro, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellsworth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Orland, 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

$6.68 one way

$13.36 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.35 $14.70
premium $4.86 $7.95 $15.89
diesel $5.61 $9.16 $18.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.36 $1.99
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orland, ME

Evening in Orland on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gerrishville, ME

Evening in Gerrishville on Thursday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

34°F

Hancock, ME

21 mi in

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 1m 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 Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Bucksport Road, Acadia Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Orland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 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 Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME is easy. At 1h 1m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (ME 230 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Orland, ME to Gerrishville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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