How far is Old Town, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Old Town, ME to Gorham, ME is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
149.91 mi
02h 25m
Flight
124.2 mi
199.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.2 mi
Kilometers
199.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.91 mi
Kilometers
241.25 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Old Town
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Town
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Town
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Old Town
74.4 mi
01h 12m
To Gorham
75.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Old Town and Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Town and Gorham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Old Town and Gorham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 62%
I 295 South
41.4 mi · 28%
Main Street
3.75 mi · 3%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 2%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 2%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 12m from Old Town
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Town 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 Old Town to Gorham?

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Old Town and 75.5 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Old Town and Partly Sunny near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Town and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 124.2 mi (199.88 km).

Old Town

#1 Old Town

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population7,431
Coordinates44.9342300, -68.6453100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-68.645443, 44.934196)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.74
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.87 $41.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.58 $47.16
Premium $4.86 $25.70 $51.40
Diesel $6.00 $31.72 $63.45

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 Old Town and Gorham. The current time is 01:13:29.

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.