How far is Gorham, ME from Waterboro, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Waterboro, ME is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.51 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.81 mi
27.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.81 mi
Kilometers
27.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.51 mi
Kilometers
29.79 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Waterboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gorham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Gorham
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Waterboro
9.3 mi
00h 14m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    652 ft · 10 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1190 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hollis Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.12 mi · 33%
Narragansett Trail
3.91 mi · 21%
Hollis Road
3.06 mi · 17%
Bar Mills Road
2.14 mi · 12%
Narragansett Street
2.14 mi · 12%
Bartletts Bridge Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Narragansett Trail

Continue on Narragansett Trail

3.91 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 14m from Gorham
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gorham and Partly Sunny near Waterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Gorham and 9.3 miles from Waterboro.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gorham and Partly Sunny near Waterboro.

Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Waterboro. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Waterboro

Town in Maine

Population8,007
Coordinates43.5356400, -70.7150600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Waterboro (-70.71506, 43.53564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 Waterboro. The current time is 00:33:57.

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.