How far is Biddeford, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Anson, ME is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
112.79 mi
02h 18m
Flight
94.46 mi
152.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.46 mi
Kilometers
152.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.79 mi
Kilometers
181.52 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-15T12:56
Arrive Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
56.4 mi
01h 09m
To Anson
56.4 mi
01h 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
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beach Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland

    3039 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    27.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville

    1365 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2113 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2556 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 47%
Maine Turnpike
35.9 mi · 32%
Norridgewock Road
5.51 mi · 5%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 4%
Waterville Road
3.71 mi · 3%
Madison Road
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 09m from Biddeford
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Biddeford and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Biddeford and 56.4 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Biddeford and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Anson. Straight-line distance: 94.46 mi (152.02 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.40
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.70 $31.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.74 $35.48
Premium $4.86 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $6.00 $23.87 $47.74

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 Anson. The current time is 12:56:45.

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.