How far is Gorham, ME from Winthrop, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Winthrop, ME is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.08 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.06 mi
78.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.08 mi
Kilometers
87.04 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Gorham
27 mi
00h 37m
To Winthrop
27 mi
00h 37m

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
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Winthrop.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    40 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Depot Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi · 22%
Gray Road
10.9 mi · 20%
Main Street
6.8 mi · 13%
US 202
6.73 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 12%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

8.11 mi · 00h 09m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 37m from Gorham
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Winthrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Gorham and 27 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Winthrop.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Winthrop

Town in Maine, United States

Population6,029
Coordinates44.3050700, -69.9770000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Winthrop (-69.977, 44.30507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.07
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.53 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.00 $11.45 $22.91

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 Winthrop. The current time is 05:53:19.

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.