Origin
Gorham, ME
Late night in Gorham on Friday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Long Island, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Long Island, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Long Island, ME covers 18 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Great Diamond - Diamond Cove, Portland - Little Diamond for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 18 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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 18 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.8 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1A
Continue onto US 1A toward US 1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Great Diamond - Diamond Cove | 2.8 mi | 28m |
| Portland - Little Diamond | 2.1 mi | 15m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 295 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Long Island, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
8
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 295; US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295; US 1
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
12
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn straight onto Portland - Little Diamond
2.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Portland - Little Diamond
16
Turn right onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
0.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
17
Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
2.8 mi
·
28 min
·
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
18
Continue on Ponce Landing
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Ponce Landing
19
Turn right onto Island Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Avenue
20
Turn left onto Parson Lane
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Parson Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Parson Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Long Island, ME
Late night in Long Island on Friday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
2 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 13m 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 Long Island, ME covers 18 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Great Diamond - Diamond Cove, Portland - Little Diamond. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.90 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 18 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.8 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Gorham, ME to Long Island, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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