How far is Appleton, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Appleton, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.59 mi
01h 51m
Flight
81.33 mi
130.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.33 mi
Kilometers
130.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.59 mi
Kilometers
160.27 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Appleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Appleton
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Appleton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Appleton
49.8 mi
00h 55m
To Biddeford
49.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Appleton and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Appleton and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hill Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Town Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sennebec Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Sennebec Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Heald Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Appleton and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 55%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 7%
Sennebec Road
5.62 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 55m from Appleton
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Appleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Appleton to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Appleton and 49.8 miles from Biddeford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Appleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Appleton and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 81.33 mi (130.89 km).

Appleton

#1 Appleton

Town in Knox County, Maine

Population1,381
Coordinates44.2892400, -69.2508800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hill Road (-69.251004, 44.288972)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.69
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.85 $27.69
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.64 $31.29
Premium $4.86 $17.05 $34.10
Diesel $6.00 $21.05 $42.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Appleton and Biddeford. The current time is 00:43:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.