Origin
Gorham, ME
Evening in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Kennebunk, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Kennebunk, ME
Torie Roman
Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Kennebunk, ME covers 26.3 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Gorham, ME to Kennebunk, ME covers 26.3 miles and takes about 38m, 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 21 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 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~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
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
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 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 35 / Alewive Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 35 / Alewive Road
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 Gorham, ME to Kennebunk, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Kennebunkport along the way.
Kennebunkport
23.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fletcher Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alewive Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Kennebunk, 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
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
228 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
14
At end of road, turn left onto ME 35
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Alewive Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto ME 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fletcher Street
16
Enter roundabout onto ME 35
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fletcher Street
17
Continue on ME 35
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fletcher Street
18
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9A
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on US 1; ME 9A
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
York Street
20
Turn right onto Friend Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Friend Street
21
Arrive at destination
Friend Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Maine Turnpike
(8.6 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
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
Kennebunk, ME
Evening in Kennebunk on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
11 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
38m 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 Kennebunk, ME covers 26.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $4.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gorham, ME to Kennebunk, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Kennebunkport along the way.
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