How far is Wells Beach Station, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Wells Beach Station, ME to Gorham, ME is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
31.71 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.65 mi
41.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.65 mi
Kilometers
41.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.71 mi
Kilometers
51.04 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Wells Beach Station
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells Beach Station
2026-04-16T01:38
Arrive Gorham
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wells Beach Station
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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Wells Beach Station
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Gorham
15.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wells Beach Station Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wells Beach Station and Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells Beach Station and Gorham.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    1147 ft · 41 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    83 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton

    2787 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Narragansett Trail

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells Beach Station 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
14.9 mi · 47%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 16%
Narragansett Trail
4.76 mi · 15%
Narragansett Street
2.15 mi · 7%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 6%
Sanford Road
1.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 21m from Wells Beach Station
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Wells Beach Station and Rain Showers Likely near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wells Beach Station to Gorham?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Wells Beach Station and 15.8 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wells Beach Station and Rain Showers Likely near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells Beach Station and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 25.65 mi (41.28 km).

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#1 Wells Beach Station

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population10,162
Coordinates43.3239700, -70.5914400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Gorham

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Beach Station (-70.59144, 43.32397)
End: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.99 $9.98
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.00 $6.72 $13.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells Beach Station and Gorham. The current time is 01:38:21.

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.