How far is New Gloucester, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from New Gloucester, ME to Gorham, ME is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
22.71 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.17 mi
34.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.17 mi
Kilometers
34.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.71 mi
Kilometers
36.55 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Tue, May 5, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Gloucester
2026-05-05T02:18
Arrive Gorham
Tue, May 5, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Gloucester
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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From New Gloucester
12 mi
00h 17m
To Gorham
10.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Gloucester and Gorham.

  1. 1

    Start on Gloucester Hill Road

    133 m · 21 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    94 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Gray Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    63 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gray Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Gray Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Gray Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gray Road

    2437 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    36 m · 7 sec · Gray Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road

  16. 16

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

    2393 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Gloucester 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road
10.8 mi · 48%
Lewiston Road
5.92 mi · 26%
West Gray Road
3.76 mi · 17%
Main Street
2.23 mi · 10%
Church Road
0.98 mi · 4%
State Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Lewiston Road

Turn left onto Lewiston Road

5.92 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 17m from New Gloucester
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Gloucester to Gorham?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 miles from New Gloucester and 10.7 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Gloucester and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 21.17 mi (34.07 km).

New Gloucester

#1 New Gloucester

City in Maine, United States

Population5,880
Coordinates43.9628500, -70.2825500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Gloucester Hill Road (-70.281965, 43.962576)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.16
Round trip
$6.31
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.16 $6.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.57 $7.13
Premium $4.86 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $6.00 $4.80 $9.60

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Gloucester and Gorham. The current time is 02:18:50.

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.