How far is Gorham, ME from Lebanon, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Lebanon, ME is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
34.81 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.81 mi
Kilometers
56.02 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Sun, May 31, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-05-31T05:01
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Waterboro
ME

Town in Maine

From Gorham
17.4 mi
00h 28m
To Lebanon
17.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    652 ft · 10 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1190 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hollis Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Street

    2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridge Street

    694 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lebanon Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Carl Broggi Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Little River Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Little River Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.74 mi · 22%
Narragansett Trail
3.91 mi · 11%
Oak Street
3.7 mi · 11%
Hollis Road
3.06 mi · 9%
Waterboro Road
2.53 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

4.94 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterboro
00h 28m from Gorham
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gorham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Gorham and 17.4 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gorham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Waterboro

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Lebanon

Town in Maine

Population6,435
Coordinates43.3945300, -70.8508900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Lebanon (-70.85089, 43.39453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and Lebanon. The current time is 05:01:56.

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.