Origin
Gorham, ME
Evening in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Berwick, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Berwick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Berwick, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Buxton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Gorham, ME to Berwick, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 14.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
5
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Sullivan Street
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
Navigation decision point
6
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Rochester Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Gorham, ME to Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
29.6 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| School Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 15.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Berwick, ME.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
7
Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
8
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
10
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
12
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
13
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
14
Continue on ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
16
Turn right onto ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
17
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
18
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
19
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
20
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wilson Street
21
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sullivan Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
474 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Street
23
Arrive at destination
Rochester Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Gorham, ME · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berwick, ME
The final approach into Berwick, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Maine Turnpike
(15.1 mi)
$0.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Berwick, ME
Evening in Berwick on Thursday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
10 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
1h 6m 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 Berwick, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Buxton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.28 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 straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gorham, ME to Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
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