How far is Gorham, ME from Skowhegan, ME?
The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Skowhegan, ME is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Skowhegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Skowhegan.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial
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Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road
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Take the ramp straight
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2993 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport
2064 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
107 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
1362 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
30.5 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
1186 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
63 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1156 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and Skowhegan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Skowhegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Skowhegan?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Gorham and 50.9 miles from Skowhegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Skowhegan.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Skowhegan. Straight-line distance: 83.15 mi (133.82 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skowhegan
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,238 |
| Coordinates | 44.7650600, -69.7192200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skowhegan (-69.71922, 44.76506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
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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