Origin
Gorham, ME
Late night in Gorham on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, ME to Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet of Gorham to the coastal energy of Portland, this 11.1-mile journey is your most direct path. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Stroudwater Street, and Congress Street as you move through the Northeast. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route for a short excursion. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive allows for total schedule flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 295 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Conant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Portland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Portland, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
8
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 295; US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 295; US 1
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
12
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on ME 100
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Forest Avenue
14
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
17
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward ME 100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Portland, ME
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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
19m 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?
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. While roughly 6% of your journey involves highway travel, the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.2 miles along Main Street, so prepare for a drive that demands consistent attention rather than mindless cruising. The transition from the more rural feel of Gorham toward the urban environment of Portland keeps the route engaging. Expect a steady pace as you wind through these local thoroughfares.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State Street.
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 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Portland, 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: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, 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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