Origin
Gorham, ME
Morning in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 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
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 18.8 miles and takes about 36m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is easy. At 36m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Conant Street | — | — |
| William B Clarke Drive | — | — |
| Stroudwater Street | — | — |
| Westbrook Street | — | — |
| Congress Street | — | — |
| Fore River Parkway | — | — |
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 Cape Elizabeth, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
6
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
7
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
8
Turn left onto Congress Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
9
Turn right
177 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn right onto Fore River Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Parkway
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fore River Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fore River Parkway
12
Continue on West Commercial Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Commercial Street
13
Turn left
190 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
15
Turn straight onto Casco Bay Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
16
Continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ocean House Street
18
Continue on Ocean Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
19
Continue on Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
20
Continue on Ocean House Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
21
Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Two Lights Road
22
Keep slight left to continue on Two Lights Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Two Lights Road
23
Continue on Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
24
Turn right
180 ft
·
13 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Morning in Cape Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
36m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 18.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, Main Street, Conant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.03 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.
The drive from Gorham, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gorham, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gorham, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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