How far is Gorham, ME from Orono, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Orono, ME is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
145.89 mi
02h 25m
Flight
120.83 mi
194.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.83 mi
Kilometers
194.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.89 mi
Kilometers
234.79 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orono
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Orono
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
73.1 mi
01h 12m
To Orono
72.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kelly Road, Orono

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kelley Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    70 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
90.2 mi · 62%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 29%
Main Street
4.49 mi · 3%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 3%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 1%
William B Clarke Drive
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

87.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 12m from Gorham
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gorham and Chance Snow Showers near Orono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 73.1 miles from Gorham and 72.8 miles from Orono.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gorham and Chance Snow Showers near Orono.

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 8.7 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 9.1 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 9 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 Orono. Straight-line distance: 120.83 mi (194.45 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Orono

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population10,636
Coordinates44.8831200, -68.6719800
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)
End: (-68.671762, 44.883028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $20.32
Round trip
$40.63
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.32 $40.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.95 $45.91
Premium $4.86 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $6.00 $30.88 $61.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and Orono. The current time is 04:46:38.

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.