How far is Gorham, ME from Hampden, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Hampden, ME is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.84 mi
02h 39m
Flight
108.39 mi
174.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.84 mi
Kilometers
218.61 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-18T16:17
Arrive Hampden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Gorham
67.9 mi
01h 19m
To Hampden
68 mi
01h 19m

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
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden

    1827 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coldbrook Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Coldbrook Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    543 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
79.1 mi · 58%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 31%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 2%
Coldbrook Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

76.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 19m from Gorham
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Gorham and 68 miles from Hampden.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 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 Hampden.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 108.39 mi (174.44 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Hampden

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population7,513
Coordinates44.7445200, -68.8369800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Hampden (-68.83698, 44.74452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.79
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.90 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.86 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $6.00 $28.73 $57.45

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 Hampden. The current time is 16:17:54.

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.