How far is Gorham, ME from Old Orchard Beach, ME?
The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Old Orchard Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Old Orchard Beach.
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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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Continue on North Street
2897 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
2824 ft · 59 sec · Industrial Park Road
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Take the ramp right
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Ocean Park Road
1432 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Park Road
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Continue on Saco Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saco Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and Old Orchard Beach.
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.
Buxton Road
Continue on Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gorham and Mostly Clear near Old Orchard Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Old Orchard Beach?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Gorham and 9.6 miles from Old Orchard Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gorham and Mostly Clear near Old Orchard Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Old Orchard Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.82 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Orchard Beach
Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 43.5173100, -70.3775500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Orchard Beach (-70.37755, 43.51731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
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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