How far is Kennebunk, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Gorham, ME is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
27.57 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.57 mi
Kilometers
44.37 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Kennebunk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennebunk
2026-04-23T15:16
Arrive Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennebunk
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Kennebunk
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Gorham
14.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 Kennebunk and Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Friend Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Friend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    129 m · 9 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto York Street

    103 m · 12 sec · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1575 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    2353 ft · 47 sec · Fletcher Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    740 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton

    2787 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Narragansett Trail

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
8.52 mi · 31%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 19%
Narragansett Trail
4.76 mi · 17%
Fletcher Street
2.4 mi · 9%
Narragansett Street
2.15 mi · 8%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

8.52 mi · 00h 09m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 18m from Kennebunk
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kennebunk and Partly Sunny near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Kennebunk and 14.3 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

Kennebunk

#1 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 Kennebunk and Gorham. The current time is 15:16:17.

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.