How far is Waterville, ME from Gorham, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Gorham, ME is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Gorham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Gorham.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Silver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
41.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass
1570 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur
1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302
1350 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Larrabee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road
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Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on 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 Waterville 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Mostly Sunny near Gorham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Gorham?
The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 41.6 miles from Waterville and 42.5 miles from Gorham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Waterville and Mostly Sunny near Gorham.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
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 Bowdoinham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 72.51 mi (116.7 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
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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