Origin
Freeport, ME
Morning in Freeport on Friday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, ME to Gorham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, ME
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Gorham, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.4-mile drive from Freeport to Gorham, Maine, is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-295 and local roads like Main Street, with a brief segment on the Falmouth Spur. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its brief duration and lack of designated stops, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Northeast region, offering a simple transition between two points in Maine without needing an overnight stay. It’s a practical choice for a short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The journey presents a mixed drive, with 46% of the route utilizing highway travel, primarily on I-295. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 9.1 miles on I-295, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the highway onto Main Street and other local roads, expect a change in pace and scenery. This blend means you get a taste of highway efficiency before entering more local environments, creating a varied driving experience over the short distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward ME 25, US 302
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Freeport, ME to Gorham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Kittery along the way.
Kittery
14.8 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Maine Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Larrabee Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Conant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, ME and Gorham, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lower Main Street
3
Continue on Desert Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Desert Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 295 South: Portland
5
Merge onto I 295
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
7
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Spur
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
10
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
14
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
18
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
19
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn right
124 ft
·
9 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Maine Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gorham, ME
Morning in Gorham on Friday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Freeport, ME to Gorham, ME covers 25.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Main Street, Falmouth Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Freeport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Freeport, ME to Gorham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Kittery along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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