How far is Gardiner, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Gardiner, ME to Gorham, ME is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.72 mi
01h 03m
Flight
50.54 mi
81.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.54 mi
Kilometers
81.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.28 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Gardiner
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardiner
2026-04-23T05:47
Arrive Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gardiner
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Gardiner
28.9 mi
00h 31m
To Gorham
27.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arcade Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Arcade Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Street

    903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  12. 12

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

    3003 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  17. 17

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardiner 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewiston Road
41.7 mi · 74%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 7%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 6%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 5%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 2%
Larrabee Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lewiston Road

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 31m from Gardiner
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gardiner and Partly Sunny near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Gardiner and 27.8 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gardiner and Partly Sunny near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Freeport, 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 Freeport.

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gardiner and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 50.54 mi (81.33 km).

Gardiner

#1 Gardiner

City in Maine

Population5,685
Coordinates44.2300700, -69.7753200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.775258, 44.230069)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gardiner and Gorham. The current time is 05:47:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.