Origin
Paris, ME
Evening in Paris on Thursday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, ME to Gorham, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, ME
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Gorham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, ME to Gorham, ME covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gray Road, Maine Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Gray Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 46.4 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.
Gray Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near ME 26 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.5 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 26 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Gorham Center
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Gorham Center
4
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Paris, ME to Gorham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Gorham Center along the way.
Gorham Center
42.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via US 202; ME 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Road | 10.8 mi | 18m |
| Maine Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| West Gray Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Oxford Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Pigeon Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Paris Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Gray Road
— 10.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, ME and Gorham, ME.
1
Start on Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Paris Hill Road
2
Turn left onto ME 26
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Park Street
3
Continue on ME 26
432 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on ME 26
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Square
5
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Oxford Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 26
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pigeon Hill Road
9
Continue on ME 26
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Maine Street
10
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Shaker Road
11
Continue on ME 26
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maine Wildlife Park Way
12
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
13
Turn left
206 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 202; ME 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Gray Road
15
Continue on US 202; ME 4
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gray Road
16
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gray Road
17
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Road
18
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
20
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
116 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward Gorham Center
21
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
Toward Gorham Center
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
23
Continue on US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Street
24
Turn right
124 ft
·
9 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Paris, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Paris, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gorham, ME
The final approach into Gorham, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
23 mi in
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
6 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 21m 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 Paris, ME to Gorham, ME covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gray Road, Maine Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Paris, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.47 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 is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.5 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Paris, ME to Gorham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Gorham Center along the way.
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