Origin
Gorham, ME
Afternoon in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Bangor, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
137.9 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gorham, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Bangor, ME covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Falmouth Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.9 miles from Gorham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 137.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 137.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.8 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 137.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Larrabee Road
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Falmouth, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gorham, ME and Bangor, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport and Brunswick.
Falmouth
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Freeport
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Brunswick
14.6 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 82.8 mi | 1h 30m |
| I 295 | 41.5 mi | 46m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Larrabee Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
5
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
446 ft
·
10 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 95
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
12
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Spur
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
14
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
16
Merge onto I 295
41 mi
·
46 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95
80 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
19
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gorham, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gorham, ME
This is one driving day of about 137.9 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Gorham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.9 mi from Gorham, ME · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.
Arriving in Bangor, ME
The final approach into Bangor, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bangor, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.20 one way
$44.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $24.43 | $48.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.45 | $60.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.97
Maine Turnpike
(82.8 mi)
$4.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Bangor, ME
Afternoon in Bangor on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 41m 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 Gorham, ME to Bangor, ME covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Falmouth Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.9 miles from Gorham, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.20 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 137.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gorham, ME and Bangor, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport and Brunswick.
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