Origin
Gorham, ME
Night in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Eliot, 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 7m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Eliot, ME
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Trip Overview
This 52.3-mile drive from Gorham, Maine to Eliot, Maine is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 7 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Maine Turnpike for a significant portion of the journey, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, this is an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Harold L Dow Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Route 236 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Eliot, 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
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
10
Merge onto I 95
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
13
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn left onto ME 236
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 236
15
Continue on ME 236
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Harold L Dow Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Depot Road
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Depot Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
6
47.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, Sout...
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Depot Road
Turn left onto Depot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.02 | $20.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.97
Maine Turnpike
(32.8 mi)
$1.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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 | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Eliot, ME
Night in Eliot on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
9 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 7m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 65% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.8 miles on the Maine Turnpike. This means you'll experience a good amount of faster-paced driving, with less time spent on local roads. The character of the drive remains fairly consistent, offering a direct and efficient path from point A to point B.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Buxton Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 14.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 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.
On the drive from Gorham, ME to Eliot, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Berwick along the way.
Berwick
47.3 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.97 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 Eliot, 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 14.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eliot, 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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