How far is Gorham, ME from York Beach, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to York Beach, ME is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
48.44 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.95 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive York Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Gorham
23.1 mi
00h 28m
To York Beach
25.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
York Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Wednesday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and York Beach.

  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

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    532 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Short Sands Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi · 56%
Buxton Road
5.09 mi · 11%
Narragansett Trail
4.76 mi · 10%
US Route 1
2.35 mi · 5%
Narragansett Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 28m from Gorham
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near York Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gorham to York Beach?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Gorham and 25.3 miles from York Beach.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near York Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
York Beach

#2 York Beach

Unincorporated community in Maine

Population12,854
Coordinates43.1714800, -70.6089400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and York Beach. The current time is 19:27:28.

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.