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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.8 mi
01h 24m
Flight
69.43 mi
111.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.65 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Oakland
40.1 mi
00h 42m
To Gorham
41.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Oakland and Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Libby Hill Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trafton Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Trafton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3003 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  15. 15

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
41.4 mi · 51%
Trafton Road
22.7 mi · 28%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 5%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 4%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 3%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 42m from Oakland
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 69.43 mi (111.74 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

Population6,341
Coordinates44.5403400, -69.7219900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Libby Hill Road (-69.722288, 44.54017)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Gorham. The current time is 01:25:36.

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.