How far is Oakland, ME from Gorham, ME?
The driving distance from Oakland, ME to Gorham, ME is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Gorham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Gorham.
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Start on Libby Hill Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road
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Turn left onto Trafton Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Trafton Road
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Take the ramp right
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
41.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass
1570 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur
1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302
1350 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Larrabee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road
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Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
150 m · 9 sec · State Street
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Gorham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
41.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Gorham?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Oakland and 41.8 miles from Gorham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oakland and Partly Sunny near Gorham.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.
Bath, Maine
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 69.43 mi (111.74 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in Kennebec County in the U.
| Population | 6,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.5403400, -69.7219900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.6795200, -70.4442200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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