How far is Biddeford, ME from Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Bath, ME is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
51.13 mi
01h 06m
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
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.29 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 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 Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Falmouth Foreside
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Biddeford
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Bath
25.6 mi
00h 33m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Street

    974 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street

    773 ft · 29 sec · Vine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 55%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 17%
Mill Street
8.48 mi · 17%
North Street
1.41 mi · 3%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth Foreside
00h 33m from Biddeford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Biddeford and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 25.5 miles from Biddeford and 25.6 miles from Bath.

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 8.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Biddeford and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bath.

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 Biddeford and Bath. Straight-line distance: 42.82 mi (68.91 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Bath (-69.8206, 43.91064)

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
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.02 $16.05
Premium $4.86 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $6.00 $10.79 $21.59

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 Bath. 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.