How far is Gorham, ME from West Pownal, ME?
The driving distance from Gorham, ME to West Pownal, ME is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and West Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and West Pownal.
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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
2393 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gray Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
39 m · 8 sec · Gray Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
2436 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gray Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
89 m · 10 sec · Gray Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Gray Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Gray Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
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Continue on Main Street
1756 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
3 mi · 5 min · Lewiston Road
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Turn sharp right onto Morse Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Morse Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
2163 ft · 59 sec · Freeport Road
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Continue on Allen Road
2929 ft · 1 min · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and West Pownal.
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.
West Gray Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Gray Road
3.75 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gorham and Light Rain near West Pownal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to West Pownal?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Gorham and 12.1 miles from West Pownal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gorham and Light Rain near West Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near North Windham
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 North Windham.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and West Pownal. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Pownal
West Pownal is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9006300, -70.2370000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pownal (-70.237, 43.90063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.20 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
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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