How far is Gorham, ME from Yarmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Yarmouth, ME is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
20.6 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.34 mi
24.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.15 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Gorham
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Yarmouth
10.3 mi
00h 13m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth, Cumberland

    1844 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    110 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 1

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
4.51 mi · 22%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 16%
Maine Turnpike
2.67 mi · 13%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 8%
William B Clarke Drive
1.38 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

4.18 mi · 00h 05m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 13m from Gorham
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Yarmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Gorham and 10.3 miles from Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population8,602
Coordinates43.8006400, -70.1867200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)
End: Route 1 (-70.186734, 43.800647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 Yarmouth. The current time is 04:00:42.

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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.