Trip from Gorham, ME to Bath, ME

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Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

43.4 mi

70 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 11m

10 AM

1h 5m

12 PM

1h 4m

3 PM

1h 5m

5 PM

1h 11m

8 PM

0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Gorham, ME

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Bath, ME

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 43.4-mile drive from Gorham, ME, to Bath, ME, is easily manageable in about an hour, making it an excellent day trip. You'll primarily be on I-295, with some time on Mill Street and the Falmouth Spur, giving you a good mix of highway and local road driving. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this trip won't break the bank. The journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points in Maine. It's a practical choice for a short excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.7 miles from Gorham, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles on I-295, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from I-295 to Mill Street and the Falmouth Spur, the road character will shift, offering a change from the faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more town-centric feel during your drive.

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 17.2 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 6.2 miles in near Larrabee Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 43.4 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: 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; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | Larrabee Road

Turn left onto Larrabee Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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

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

32.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28 Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

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 Bath, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport, Brunswick and Coastal Route.

Falmouth

10.5 mi in | ~16m

Freeport

10.5 mi in | ~16m

Brunswick

14.6 mi in | ~21m

Coastal Route

32.1 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	17.2 mi	19m
Mill Street	8.5 mi	11m
Falmouth Spur	3.7 mi	4m
Main Street	3.2 mi	5m
Maine Turnpike	2.7 mi	3m
William B Clarke Drive	1.4 mi	2m
Pleasant Street	1.2 mi	2m
Westbrook Arterial	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 17.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Bath, ME.

Start on this road

124 ft · 15 sec · this road

Turn left onto US 202; ME 4

491 ft · 8 sec · State Street

Continue on US 202; ME 4

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on Conant Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Conant Street

Continue on ME 25

1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Westbrook Arterial

1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Larrabee Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Larrabee Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

446 ft · 10 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec

Exit 52 Toward Falmouth, Freeport

Continue on Falmouth Spur

2.4 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur

1.3 mi · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

Keep slight right at fork

352 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

Merge onto I 295

17 mi · 19 min · I 295

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28 Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Mill Street

8.5 mi · 11 min · Mill Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Commercial Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Commercial Street

Continue on Vine Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Vine Street

Arrive at destination

Vine Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour duration and 43.4-mile distance, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps avoiding peak morning or evening traffic by leaving mid-morning or early afternoon. There are no specific recommended stops built into this route, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-295 to Mill Street, as this is where the road character changes and you'll want to be mindful of speed limits. The estimated fuel cost of $7 is quite low, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 21.7 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 43.4 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.7 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bath, 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 43.4 miles and 1h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gorham, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from Gorham, ME · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, MA

22 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

West Scarborough, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bath, ME

The final approach into Bath, 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 Bath, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 43.4

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.99 one way

$13.97 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$7.69	$15.37
premium	$4.86	$8.31	$16.62
diesel	$5.61	$9.58	$19.16

Estimated Tolls: $0.16

Maine Turnpike (2.7 mi) $0.16

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Fairfield Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Scarborough, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hannaford Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pine Tree Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart 1788 (Scarborough, ME)

Scarborough, ME

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Rowe Ford Sales

Westbrook, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Miss Portland Diner

Portland, ME

JULE

4 DCFC

High St. Lot

Portland, ME

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Yankee Ford

South Portland, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 JULE: 2 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13	$4.56	$2.08
Efficient EV	10.9	$3.80	$1.74
EV Truck/SUV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Gorham, ME

Late night in Gorham on Wednesday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bath, ME

Late night in Bath on Wednesday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Lawrence, MA

22 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 1m 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 Bath, ME covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Mill Street, Falmouth Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $6.99 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.

Between Gorham, ME and Bath, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport, Brunswick and Coastal Route.

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