How far is Skowhegan, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to Gorham, ME is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
100.35 mi
01h 44m
Flight
83.15 mi
133.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.35 mi
Kilometers
161.5 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Sun, May 3, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Skowhegan
Sun, May 3, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skowhegan
2026-05-03T06:47
Arrive Gorham
Sun, May 3, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Skowhegan
50.5 mi
00h 52m
To Gorham
49.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Island Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    114 m · 16 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    131 m · 23 sec · Commercial Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1579 ft · 53 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

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

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

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

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  14. 14

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

    3003 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  19. 19

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skowhegan 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
41.4 mi · 41%
Skowhegan Road
37.8 mi · 38%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 4%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 4%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 3%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 52m from Skowhegan
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Skowhegan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skowhegan to Gorham?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Skowhegan and 49.9 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Skowhegan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 83.15 mi (133.82 km).

Skowhegan

#1 Skowhegan

Town in Maine, USA

Population8,238
Coordinates44.7650600, -69.7192200
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-69.719253, 44.765086)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.93
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.97 $27.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.86 $17.20 $34.39
Diesel $6.00 $21.23 $42.46

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Skowhegan and Gorham. The current time is 06:47:34.

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.