How far is Biddeford, ME from Acton, ME?
The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Acton, ME is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biddeford and Acton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Acton.
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Start on Main Street
12 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on State Route 109
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109
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Turn right onto H Road
955 ft · 28 sec · H Road
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Turn left onto Sam Page Road
14 m · 2 sec · Sam Page Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sam Page Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biddeford and Acton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Alfred Road
Continue on Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Biddeford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Acton?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Biddeford and 13 miles from Acton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Biddeford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acton.
Stop Ideas Near Alfred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alfred.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Acton. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).
#1 Biddeford
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 21,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.4925800, -70.4533800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acton
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342500, -70.9097800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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