How far is Gorham, ME from Long Island, ME?
The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Long Island, ME is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Long Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Long Island.
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Start on the route
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
150 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1094 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on US 1A
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portland - Little Diamond
2.1 mi · 15 min · Portland - Little Diamond
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Turn right onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
1.4 km · 7 min · Little Diamond - Great Diamond
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Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
2.8 mi · 28 min · Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
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Continue on Ponce Landing
105 m · 19 sec · Ponce Landing
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Turn right onto Island Avenue
2131 ft · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Parson Lane
14 m · 2 sec · Parson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and Long Island.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
3.24 mi · 00h 05m
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 Partly Sunny near Long Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Long Island?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Gorham and 9 miles from Long Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gorham and Partly Sunny near Long Island.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Long Island. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Island
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 239 |
| Coordinates | 43.6842500, -70.1711600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Island (-70.17116, 43.68425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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