Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
148.9 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Town, ME
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Gorham, ME
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Old Town to Gorham is 148.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m via I 95, I 295, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine, making it a straightforward drive. Most of the route is on the highway, so expect a relatively quick travel time. With only one recommended stop and a duration under three hours, this is a very manageable day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Old Town, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 89.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| I 295 | 41.4 mi | 46m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Stillwater Avenue | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| Maine Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Larrabee Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,611 veh/hr typical · worst 2,052
Quietest
1 AM
~58 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Old Town, ME and Gorham, ME.
Start on US 2
Turn left onto US 2A
Continue on US 2A
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on Larrabee Road
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
Turn right onto ME 25
Continue on ME 25
Continue on Main Street
Continue on US 202; ME 4
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given the short duration of under three hours, you have a lot of flexibility with departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the drive comfortably. There's only one stop suggested, and with 89.5 miles on I 95 being the longest stretch, you can easily plan for a single break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach Gorham, as highway services can become less frequent outside major towns. The fuel cost is estimated at $27, so plan accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gorham, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Old Town, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Old Town, ME
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 2h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Old Town, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 93.1 and 144.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$26.32 one way
$52.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| premium | $5.29 | $31.01 | $62.01 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $31.36 | $62.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Old Town on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Gorham on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
51°F
Augusta, ME
74 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This drive is 90% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 89.5 miles on I 95. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets, specifically Main Street, as you approach your destination. Expect a high number of exits on the interstate sections.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 93.1 miles in near I 295.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 148.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 93.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 138.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
230 ft
Highest Point
247 ft
~42.8 mi in
Elevation Range
173 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Old Town, ME and Gorham, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick and Kittery.
Brunswick
Kittery
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Waterville, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Waterville, ME
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Brunswick, ME
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Waterville, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Yarmouth, ME
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Waterville, ME
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Waterville, ME
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Waterville, ME
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Waterville, ME
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, short detour
Attraction
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Waterville, ME
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Waterville, ME
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Augusta, ME
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
Caravan_site
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1774
Top landmarks
Founded 1736
Located about 25 minutes outside of Portland, Gorham is a town of about 16,000 inhabitants on an area of about 50.3 square miles. Though it seems like quite a large town, the center of Gorham is in fact very quaint. It centers around one intersection (of Main Street, South Street, and State Street) with multiple local dining and shopping options.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 148.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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