How far is Gorham, ME from Belfast, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Belfast, ME is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.75 mi
02h 19m
Flight
88.07 mi
141.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.07 mi
Kilometers
141.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.75 mi
Kilometers
179.84 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-18T10:48
Arrive Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gorham
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Gorham
55.8 mi
01h 09m
To Belfast
55.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Belfast Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using Searsport as the closest live forecast in the Waldo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    150 m · 8 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  24. 24

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  26. 26

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1810 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto High Street

    34 m · 2 sec · High Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 37%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 16%
Maine Turnpike
12.5 mi · 11%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
4.78 mi · 4%
Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

41.5 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 09m from Gorham
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gorham and Partly Sunny near Belfast.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Gorham and 55.9 miles from Belfast.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 88.07 mi (141.74 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Belfast

#2 Belfast

City in Maine, United States

Population6,708
Coordinates44.4259100, -69.0064200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Belfast (-69.00642, 44.42591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.09
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.54 $31.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.86 $19.14 $38.28
Diesel $6.00 $23.63 $47.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and Belfast. The current time is 10:48:41.

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.