How far is Biddeford, ME from Blue Hill, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Blue Hill, ME is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.87 mi
03h 12m
Flight
112.57 mi
181.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.57 mi
Kilometers
181.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.87 mi
Kilometers
247.63 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Blue Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Biddeford
76.9 mi
01h 36m
To Blue Hill
77 mi
01h 36m

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
47°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Blue Hill.

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  16. 16

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Front Ridge Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Front Ridge Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Street

  29. 29

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

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 34%
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi · 12%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 11%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 5%
Acadia Highway
7.32 mi · 5%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 36m from Biddeford
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Chance Light Rain near Blue Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Blue Hill?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Biddeford and 77 miles from Blue Hill.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Chance Light Rain near Blue Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Blue Hill. Straight-line distance: 112.57 mi (181.17 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Blue Hill

#2 Blue Hill

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population2,651
Coordinates44.4139700, -68.5866900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Blue Hill (-68.58669, 44.41397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.55 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
10.86 gal · 41.1 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.20 $48.40
Premium $4.86 $26.38 $52.76
Diesel $6.00 $32.56 $65.13

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 Blue Hill. The current time is 05:06:21.

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.