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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bar Mills Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1190 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hollis Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road
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Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollis Center.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Waterboro. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterboro
Town in Maine
| Population | 8,007 |
| Coordinates | 43.5356400, -70.7150600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterboro (-70.71506, 43.53564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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