How far is Gorham, ME from Rumford, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Rumford, ME is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
75.87 mi
01h 47m
Flight
60.63 mi
97.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.87 mi
Kilometers
122.1 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rumford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-18T12:57
Arrive Rumford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Gorham
37.9 mi
00h 53m
To Rumford
38 mi
00h 53m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2393 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gray Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    39 m · 8 sec · Gray Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gray Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Gray Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  30. 30

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    152 m · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rumford Avenue

    1212 ft · 42 sec · Rumford Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Rumford Avenue

    92 m · 10 sec · Rumford Avenue

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Rumford Avenue

    134 m · 17 sec · Rumford Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Hancock Street

    1740 ft · 59 sec · Hancock Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 26%
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi · 15%
Gray Road
10.9 mi · 14%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Continue on Auburn Road

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 53m from Gorham
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rumford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Gorham and 38 miles from Rumford.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rumford.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Rumford. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.57 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Rumford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population5,735
Coordinates44.5536700, -70.5509000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Rumford (-70.5509, 44.55367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.15
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.57 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.94 $23.89
Premium $4.86 $13.02 $26.04
Diesel $6.00 $16.07 $32.14

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 Rumford. The current time is 12:57:12.

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.