How far is Bath, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Bath, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.2 mi
00h 54m
Flight
42.82 mi
68.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.82 mi
Kilometers
68.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bath
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
Falmouth Foreside
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Bath
25.4 mi
00h 27m
To Biddeford
25.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Vine Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Leeman Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 57%
Leeman Highway
8.47 mi · 17%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 14%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4%
North Street
1.73 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth Foreside
00h 27m from Bath
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bath 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 Bath to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Falmouth Foreside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Bath and 25.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth Foreside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Falmouth Foreside, 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 Falmouth Foreside.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

16 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 42.82 mi (68.91 km).

Bath

#1 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.820586, 43.910604)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 Bath and Biddeford. The current time is 22:28:29.

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.