Origin
Gorham, ME
Night in Gorham on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Portland, ME
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gorham, ME
cottonbro studio
Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet of Gorham to the coastal energy of Portland, this 11.1-mile journey is your most direct path. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Stroudwater Street, and Congress Street as you move through the Northeast. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route for a short excursion. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive allows for total schedule flexibility.
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
5.5 miles from Gorham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. While roughly 6% of your journey involves highway travel, the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.2 miles along Main Street, so prepare for a drive that demands consistent attention rather than mindless cruising. The transition from the more rural feel of Gorham toward the urban environment of Portland keeps the route engaging. Expect a steady pace as you wind through these local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 8 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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
5
4.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward ME 100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 295 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Conant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Portland Street | 0.2 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 Portland, 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
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 295; US 1
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
12
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on ME 100
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Forest Avenue
14
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
17
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 19-minute trip, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short duration makes for an easy, non-stop arrival. Keep in mind that because you are dealing with local streets like Congress and Stroudwater, traffic patterns can shift quickly, so check your navigation app before pulling out of your driveway. With only 11.1 miles to cover, you can easily fit this into a larger itinerary or a quick afternoon errand. Prioritize smooth navigation through the turns, as the local road layout is the primary challenge on this short stretch.
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 5.5 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.2 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 11.1 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gorham, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 11.1 miles and 19m.
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 Main Street for about 3.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Gorham, ME · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, ME
The final approach into Portland, 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 Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| premium | $4.83 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Portland, ME
Night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
6 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
17 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
19m 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 Portland, ME covers 11.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Stroudwater Street, Congress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.78 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 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Gorham, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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