How far is Gorham, ME from Eliot, ME?
The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Eliot, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Eliot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Eliot.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
652 ft · 10 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Narragansett Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street
33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Continue on Narragansett Trail
4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail
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Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road
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Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Route 236
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 236
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Continue on Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 6 min · Harold L Dow Highway
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Turn left onto Depot Road
78 m · 9 sec · Depot Road
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and Eliot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Eliot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Eliot?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Gorham and 26.2 miles from Eliot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Eliot.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Eliot. Straight-line distance: 40.52 mi (65.21 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eliot
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.1531400, -70.8000600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eliot (-70.80006, 43.15314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
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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