Origin
Gorham, ME
Late night in Gorham on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Bath, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gorham, ME
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Bath, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 43.4-mile drive from Gorham, ME, to Bath, ME, is easily manageable in about an hour, making it an excellent day trip. You'll primarily be on I-295, with some time on Mill Street and the Falmouth Spur, giving you a good mix of highway and local road driving. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this trip won't break the bank. The journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points in Maine. It's a practical choice for a short excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Mill Street | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Maine Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Bath, ME.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
5
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
446 ft
·
10 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 95
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
12
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Spur
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
14
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
16
Merge onto I 295
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 295
17
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Mill Street
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right onto Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street
21
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Vine Street
22
Arrive at destination
Vine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.7 miles from Gorham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Larrabee Road
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Falmouth, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Maine Turnpike
(2.7 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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bath, ME
Late night in Bath on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
22 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
11 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles on I-295, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from I-295 to Mill Street and the Falmouth Spur, the road character will shift, offering a change from the faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more town-centric feel during your drive.
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: 17.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.2 miles in near Larrabee Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 6.2 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Gorham, ME and Bath, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport, Brunswick and Coastal Route.
Falmouth
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Freeport
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Brunswick
14.6 mi in
|
~21m
Coastal Route
32.1 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43.4 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 (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 17.2 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 Bath, 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 6.2 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bath, 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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