How far is West Pownal, ME from Gorham, ME?
The driving distance from West Pownal, ME to Gorham, ME is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pownal and Gorham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pownal and Gorham.
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Start on Allen Road
2929 ft · 1 min · Allen Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
2163 ft · 59 sec · Freeport Road
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Continue on Morse Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Morse Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lewiston Road
3 mi · 4 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
94 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Gray Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
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Turn left
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Gray Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Gray Road
52 m · 4 sec · Gray Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
82 m · 9 sec · Gray Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gray Road
2437 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
36 m · 7 sec · Gray Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2393 ft · 37 sec · 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 West Pownal 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.
West Gray Road
Continue on West Gray Road
3.76 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain leaving West Pownal and Rain Showers near Gorham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Pownal to Gorham?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from West Pownal and 10 miles from Gorham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Pownal and Rain Showers near Gorham.
Stop Ideas Near North Windham
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 North Windham.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pownal and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).
#1 West Pownal
West Pownal is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9006300, -70.2370000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.20 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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