How far is Gorham, ME from Dow Corner, ME?
The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Dow Corner, ME is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Dow Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Dow Corner.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail East
973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
7.1 mi · 11 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Cape Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cape Road
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Turn right onto Old Dow Road
145 m · 52 sec · Old Dow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and Dow Corner.
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.
Ossipee Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
7.1 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gorham and Light Rain near Dow Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Dow Corner?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Gorham and 4.7 miles from Dow Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gorham and Light Rain near Dow Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Standish.
Portland Transportation Center
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Old Orchard Beach
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Dow Corner. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dow Corner
Dow Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7200800, -70.5903300 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dow Corner (-70.59033, 43.72008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.20 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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