Origin
Freeport, ME
Night in Freeport on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, ME to Gorham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, ME
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Gorham, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.4-mile drive from Freeport to Gorham, Maine, is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-295 and local roads like Main Street, with a brief segment on the Falmouth Spur. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its brief duration and lack of designated stops, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Northeast region, offering a simple transition between two points in Maine without needing an overnight stay. It’s a practical choice for a short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Maine Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Larrabee Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Conant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, ME and Gorham, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lower Main Street
3
Continue on Desert Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Desert Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 295 South: Portland
5
Merge onto I 295
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
7
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Spur
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
10
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
14
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
18
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
19
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn right
124 ft
·
9 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
18 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Maine Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
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
Night in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
10:44 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The journey presents a mixed drive, with 46% of the route utilizing highway travel, primarily on I-295. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 9.1 miles on I-295, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the highway onto Main Street and other local roads, expect a change in pace and scenery. This blend means you get a taste of highway efficiency before entering more local environments, creating a varied driving experience over the short distance.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 Freeport, ME to Gorham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Kittery along the way.
Kittery
14.8 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gorham, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gorham, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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