Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland, ME
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Gorham, ME
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South Portland, ME to Gorham, ME is 13.1 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine. It's a very local drive, perfect for when you need to get from one point to another without much fuss. Consider this a quick hop rather than a grand adventure, ideal for a single day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Gorham, ME.
Start on Pine Street
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
Continue on ME 77
Turn straight onto ME 77
Turn left onto ME 77
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Continue on Congress Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Continue on Stroudwater Street
Turn left onto 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
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto ME 77 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through town for the entire 13.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 3.7 miles along Main Street. Expect a driving experience that requires frequent adjustments to speed and direction, characteristic of getting around within a populated area. The route progresses through local streets, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and intersections.
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 Broadway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (ME 77 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
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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