Origin
Gorham, ME
Late night in Gorham on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Biddeford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.8-mile drive from Gorham, ME to Biddeford, ME is a straightforward local road trip, taking about 25 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a relaxed journey primarily on Buxton Road and Narragansett Street. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost (estimated at $3), this route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip. You'll experience the typical charm of local Maine roads without needing to plan for overnight stays. It's a simple, efficient way to get from one point to another within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buxton Road
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
7
Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
8
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
9
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
10
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Beech Plains Road
Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 9; US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Biddeford, ME
Late night in Biddeford on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads are predominantly local streets and two-lane stretches, meaning you'll be navigating through communities rather than on high-speed thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on Buxton Road. This drive will feel like a typical neighborhood transit, with frequent turns and varying speed limits as you pass through different areas of Maine.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Buxton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Buxton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Biddeford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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