How far is Waterboro, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Waterboro, ME to Gorham, ME is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.85 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.81 mi
27.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.81 mi
Kilometers
27.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.33 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Waterboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterboro
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Gorham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waterboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Waterboro
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Gorham
9.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hollis Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bar Mills Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.11 mi · 32%
Narragansett Trail
3.91 mi · 21%
Hollis Road
3.06 mi · 16%
Narragansett Street
2.15 mi · 11%
Bar Mills Road
2.14 mi · 11%
Bartletts Bridge Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Narragansett Trail

Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

3.91 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 13m from Waterboro
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Waterboro and Slight 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 Waterboro to Gorham?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Waterboro and 9.6 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterboro and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 km).

Waterboro

#1 Waterboro

Town in Maine

Population8,007
Coordinates43.5356400, -70.7150600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.714878, 43.535566)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 Waterboro and Gorham. The current time is 22:47:11.

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.