How far is Falmouth, ME from Gorham, ME?

Fastest route

The distance between Falmouth, Maine and Gorham, Maine is approximately 13.5 miles, and the estimated travel time is around 27 minutes via New Portland Rd.

Directions

  1. 🚗 Take Woodville Rd to Falmouth Rd.
  2. 🔄 Head south on Parker Way toward Woods Rd.
  3. ⬅️ Turn left onto Woodville Rd.
  4. ➡️ Turn right onto Falmouth Rd.
  5. ⬅️ Turn left onto Leighton Rd.
  6. 🛣️ Continue on Pride St to E Bridge St.
  7. ⬅️ Slight left onto Austin St.
  8. ➡️ Turn right onto E Bridge St.
  9. 🛣️ Take New Portland Rd to US-202 W/Main St in Gorham.
  10. ➡️ Continue onto New Gorham Rd.
  11. ➡️ Continue onto New Portland Rd.
  12. 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on New Portland Rd.
  13. ⬅️ Slight left onto US-202 W/Main St.
  14. 🏦 Pass by KeyBank (on the left in 0.2 mi).

Tips & Suggestions

  • It is advisable to follow the given route for the most efficient and accurate directions.
  • Keep an eye out for street signs and traffic signals to navigate the route smoothly.
  • Consider using a navigation app or GPS device to assist you during the journey.
  • Ensure your vehicle is in good condition and has enough fuel for the trip.
  • Check for any traffic updates or road closures before starting your journey.
  • Stay alert and drive safely, adhering to speed limits and road regulations.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.37 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.68 mi
17.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.91 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Sat, May 2, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-02T11:45
Arrive Gorham
Sat, May 2, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westbrook
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Falmouth
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Gorham
4.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Gorham.

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    3180 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    599 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2370 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3003 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  12. 12

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Gorham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
161.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.71 mi · 30%
Falmouth Spur
3.69 mi · 30%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 21%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 9%
Larrabee Road
0.94 mi · 8%
William B Clarke Drive
0.87 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

3.24 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 13m from Falmouth
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Gorham?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Falmouth and 4.6 miles from Gorham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westbrook.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

21 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 10.68 mi (17.18 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Gorham. The current time is 11:45:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.