How far is Biddeford, ME from Alfred, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Alfred, ME is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 18m
Flight
13.33 mi
21.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.2 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alfred
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Alfred
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dayton
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Biddeford
6.9 mi
00h 09m
To Alfred
6.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kennebunk Road

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Kennebunk Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Saco Road

    101 m · 21 sec · Saco Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    75 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 60%
Alfred Street
3.78 mi · 27%
Biddeford Road
1.41 mi · 10%
Kennebunk Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Saco Road
0.06 mi
Oak Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 09m from Biddeford
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Biddeford and Scattered Rain Showers near Alfred.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Biddeford and 6.9 miles from Alfred.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Biddeford and Scattered Rain Showers near Alfred.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

12 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

17 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.46 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Alfred

#2 Alfred

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,142
Coordinates43.4764700, -70.7183900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Alfred (-70.71839, 43.47647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Alfred. The current time is 12:57:49.

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.