Origin
Gorham, ME
Afternoon in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Oxford County, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Oxford County, ME
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roosevelt Trail, Gray Road, West Bethel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Roosevelt Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.37 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.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Gorham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 70.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 58m drive. You will face about 13 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 3.8 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Windham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Windham
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
US 2; ME 5 / West Bethel Road
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 5 / West Bethel Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Jims Drive
Turn left onto Jims Drive
Navigation decision point
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 Oxford County, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
Windham
3.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via US 202; ME 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| Gray Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| West Bethel Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Songo Pond Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Valley Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Crooked River Crossway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Harrison Road | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Oxford County, 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
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Road
9
Enter roundabout onto US 302
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
10
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
12
Continue on Harrison Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrison Road
13
Turn left onto North Bridgton Road
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Bridgton Road
14
Continue on North Bridgton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Bridgton Road
15
Continue on State Route 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 37
16
Turn straight onto Waterford Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Waterford Road
17
Turn left onto Valley Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Valley Road
18
Continue on ME 35
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Maine Street
19
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 35
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked River Crossway
20
Continue on ME 5; ME 35
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked River Causeway
21
Continue on ME 5; ME 35
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Songo Pond Road
22
Continue on ME 5; ME 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovers Lane
23
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 5
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Bethel Road
24
Turn left onto Jims Drive
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jims Drive
25
Turn right onto Lower Kates Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Kates Road
26
Turn right onto Scribe Way
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribe Way
27
Arrive at destination
Scribe Way
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford County, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gorham, ME
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Gorham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Roosevelt Trail for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Gorham, ME · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford County, ME
The final approach into Oxford County, 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
$11.37 one way
$22.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.51 | $25.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Oxford County, ME
Afternoon in Oxford County on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 58m 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 Oxford County, ME covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Gray Road, West Bethel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 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 $11.37 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 58m drive. You will face about 13 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 3.8 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Gorham, ME to Oxford County, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
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