If you are planning a trip from Gorham to Rumford, expect a 75.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending approximately $12 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for exploring more of Maine. Because the drive is straightforward and relatively short, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Traveling entirely within the Northeast region, you will find this path connects two distinct parts of the state without the complexity of a multi-day haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Gorham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Auburn Road
19.4 mi
24m
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi
12m
Gray Road
10.9 mi
18m
Washington Street
4.2 mi
6m
Pleasant Street
4 mi
5m
West Gray Road
3.6 mi
6m
State Route 108
3.1 mi
4m
Turner Road
3.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Rumford, 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 202; ME 4
292 ft·9 sec·Gray Road
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.7 mi·5 min·Gray Road
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
3.6 mi·6 min·West Gray Road
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
13
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi·3 min·Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi·6 min·Washington Street
17
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·38 sec·Minot Avenue
18
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi·30 sec·Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Center Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Turner Road
21
Continue on ME 4
13 mi·14 min·Auburn Road
22
Continue on ME 4
1.2 mi·1 min·Federal Road
23
Turn left onto ME 108
2.6 mi·3 min·Canton Road
24
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi·17 sec·Turner Road
25
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi·4 min·Turner Street
26
Continue on ME 108
4.0 mi·5 min·Pleasant Street
27
Continue on ME 108
6.7 mi·9 min·Auburn Road
28
Continue on ME 108
1.2 mi·1 min·Oxford Road
29
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi·4 min·State Route 108
30
Continue on ME 108
0.6 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
31
Turn right onto US 2
497 ft·16 sec·Franklin Street
32
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi·41 sec·Rumford Avenue
33
Continue on US 2
301 ft·10 sec·Rumford Avenue
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
441 ft·17 sec·Rumford Avenue
Use the right lane.
35
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi·59 sec·Hancock Street
36
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of under two hours, you have the advantage of departing whenever it best suits your plans without needing to schedule mandatory rest stops. Keep in mind that with zero designated stops in the plan, you should fuel up before leaving Gorham to ensure your $12 budget remains accurate throughout the trip. Because the route is turn-heavy, consider using a GPS navigation tool to help you stay on track through the transitions between Gray Road and the Maine Turnpike. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential local traffic on the secondary roads. Always double-check your tire pressure before heading out, as the winding nature of the path makes vehicle handling particularly important.
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 37.9 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.4 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 55m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gorham, ME
This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Gorham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Auburn Road for about 19.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in|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
6
9.2 mi into trip|~15m in|US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
5
16.5 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.22 one way
$24.44 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.44
$26.89
premium
$4.86
$14.53
$29.07
diesel
$5.61
$16.76
$33.52
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Maine Turnpike
(11.7 mi)$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.04
EV Truck/SUV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 18, 2026
Origin
Gorham, ME
Afternoon
in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rumford, ME
Afternoon
in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive 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
11 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 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate slog, as only 20% of your travel time will be spent on highways. Your journey relies on a mix of Auburn Road, the Maine Turnpike, and Gray Road to navigate between towns. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving during a 19.4-mile segment on Auburn Road. Because the route prioritizes local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and shifting road conditions. The drive transitions from the more settled areas near Gorham into the winding character of Maine’s interior, requiring your full attention behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Auburn Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.8 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Rumford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
Windham
3.8 mi in|~5m|via US 202; ME 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gorham, ME to Rumford, ME covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Auburn Road, Maine Turnpike, Gray Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $12.22 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 75.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.8 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gorham, ME to Rumford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
