Origin
York Beach, ME
Morning in York Beach on Thursday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York Beach, ME
Sarah O'Shea
Gorham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1m drive with frequent turns across 46.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Avenue 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 York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME is easy. At 1h 1m 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 York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Short Sands Road | — | — |
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Spur Road | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| RT-112 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach, ME and Gorham, ME.
1
Start on Long Beach Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Long Beach Avenue
2
Continue on Ocean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Short Sands Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Short Sands Road
6
Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 1
7
Turn right onto Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spur Road
8
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
11
Turn left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Street
12
Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
13
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
14
Turn right onto Narragansett Trail
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
15
Continue on Narragansett Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
18
Merge slight left onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Street
19
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from York Beach, ME · 30m 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 23.3 miles from York Beach, 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
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 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 | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
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
Morning in Gorham on Thursday
Local time
11:45 AM
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
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 1m 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 York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from York Beach, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.52 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 York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME is easy. At 1h 1m 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 York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York Beach, ME to Gorham, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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