Origin
Kennebunk, ME
Afternoon in Kennebunk on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennebunk, ME to Gorham, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennebunk, ME
Torie Roman
Gorham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kennebunk, ME to Gorham, ME covers 26.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Kennebunk, ME to Gorham, ME covers 26.5 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Turn left onto ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kennebunk, ME and Gorham, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
Rt-112 North St: Saco
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Buxton
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fletcher Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk, ME and Gorham, ME.
1
Start on Friend Street
137 ft
·
10 sec
·
Friend Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
422 ft
·
8 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 1; ME 9A
339 ft
·
11 sec
·
York Street
4
Continue on US 1; ME 9A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto ME 35
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fletcher Street
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 35
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fletcher Street
7
Continue on ME 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fletcher Street
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
9
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
2 min
10
Merge onto I 95
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
12
Turn left onto ME 112
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
13
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
14
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
15
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
18
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
19
Merge onto US 202; ME 4
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Street
20
Turn left
124 ft
·
9 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Maine Turnpike
(8.5 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Gorham, ME
Afternoon in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
39m 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 Kennebunk, ME to Gorham, ME covers 26.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Kennebunk, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 26.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Kennebunk, ME and Gorham, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
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