How far is Scarborough, ME from Gorham, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Gorham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Gorham.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Continue on Gorham Road
5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road
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Turn slight right onto South Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street
26 m · 2 sec · South Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Turn left onto 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 Scarborough and Gorham.
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.
Gorham Road
Continue on Gorham Road
5.43 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gorham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Gorham?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Scarborough and 5.3 miles from Gorham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scarborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gorham.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 9.31 mi (14.98 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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