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Trip from Gorham, ME to Belfast, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

111.7 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Gorham, ME

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city in Waldo County, Maine, United States

Belfast, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gorham, ME to Belfast, ME covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Street, Main Street, Conant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.98 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

55.9 miles from Gorham, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Street
Main Street
Conant Street
William B Clarke Drive
Westbrook Arterial
Larrabee Road
Maine Turnpike
Falmouth

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Belfast, ME.

1

Start on the route

125 ft · 15 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto State Street

492 ft · 8 sec · State Street
3

Continue on Main Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
4

Continue on Conant Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Conant Street
5

Continue on William B Clarke Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
6

Continue on Westbrook Arterial

1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial
7

Turn left onto Larrabee Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Larrabee Road
8

Take the ramp straight

446 ft · 11 sec
9

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
10

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Falmouth, Freeport
12

Continue on Falmouth Spur

2.4 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur
13

Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

1.3 mi · 1 min · Falmouth Spur
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

351 ft · 9 sec · I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

0.3 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
16

Merge slight left

41 mi · 46 min
17

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike
18

Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
19

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 20 sec
20

Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

2.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass
21

Continue on North Belfast Avenue

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue
22

Continue on Belfast Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Belfast Road
23

Continue on Route 3

18 mi · 21 min · Route 3
24

Continue on Acadia Highway

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
25

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
26

Continue on Augusta Road

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
27

Continue on Belmont Avenue

4.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
28

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
29

Turn right onto High Street

112 ft · 2 sec · High Street
30

Arrive at your destination

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 55.9 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 25 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 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 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belfast, 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 111.7 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Gorham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Chelsea, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, ME

56 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

Portland, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.98 one way

$35.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $19.78 $39.57
premium $4.86 $21.39 $42.78
diesel $5.61 $24.66 $49.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gorham, ME

Afternoon in Gorham on Saturday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belfast, ME

Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Chelsea, ME

56 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

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

2h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

111.7 mi in 2h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: State Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gorham, ME to Belfast, ME is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gorham, ME to Belfast, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gorham, ME to Belfast, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belfast, ME before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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