Origin
Winthrop, ME
Morning in Winthrop on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winthrop, ME to Gorham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winthrop, ME
Alexa V. Mato
Gorham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winthrop, ME to Gorham, ME covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 59.3 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.9 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 25.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward ME 25, US 302
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
6
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
ME 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 25.9 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| US 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Larrabee Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 25.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop, ME and Gorham, ME.
1
Start on Depot Street
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
132 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 41; ME 133
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Route 133
4
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
11
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
20
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
24
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
25
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Street
27
Turn right
124 ft
·
9 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Winthrop, ME · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Winthrop, 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
$9.55 one way
$19.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Maine Turnpike
(25.9 mi)
$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Gorham on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
30 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
13 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 12m 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 Winthrop, ME to Gorham, ME covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Main Street, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Winthrop, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 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 59.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winthrop, ME to Gorham, 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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