How far is Biddeford, ME from Bethel, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Bethel, ME is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.09 mi
01h 55m
Flight
65.18 mi
104.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.18 mi
Kilometers
104.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.09 mi
Kilometers
132.11 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Bethel
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Poland
ME

Town in Maine, US

From Biddeford
41 mi
00h 57m
To Bethel
41.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oxford Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1019 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bethel Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Walker's Mills Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

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

    40 m · 4 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi · 33%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 15%
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 13%
South Main Street
5.93 mi · 7%
Park Street
4.56 mi · 6%
Walker's Mills Road
4.53 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poland
00h 57m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Poland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Biddeford and 41.1 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Poland

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

33 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

40 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

46 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

49 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 65.18 mi (104.9 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Bethel

Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA

Population2,749
Coordinates44.4042300, -70.7906200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Bethel (-70.79062, 44.40423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Bethel. The current time is 00:56:40.

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.