How far is Benton, ME from Biddeford, ME?
The driving distance from Benton, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Biddeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Biddeford.
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Start on Sebasticook Bridge Road
20 m · 7 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
91 m · 7 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Neck Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2312 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1211 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Take the ramp left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Biddeford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Biddeford?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 48.4 miles from Benton and 49 miles from Biddeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 87.86 mi (141.39 km).
#1 Benton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 44.5861800, -69.5508800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Biddeford
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 21,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.4925800, -70.4533800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.57 | $27.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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