How far is Biddeford, ME from Boothbay Harbor, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
74.42 mi
01h 47m
Flight
48.15 mi
77.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.15 mi
Kilometers
77.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.42 mi
Kilometers
119.76 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothbay Harbor
Tue, Jun 2, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Tue, Jun 2, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-06-02T13:59
Arrive Boothbay Harbor
Tue, Jun 2, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Biddeford
37.2 mi
00h 53m
To Boothbay Harbor
37.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Boothbay Harbor.

  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

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Townsend Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Townsend Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Oak Street

    2060 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 38%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 12%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 12%
Route 1
6.02 mi · 8%
Wiscasset Road
5.12 mi · 7%
Boothbay Road
4.69 mi · 6%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 53m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Biddeford and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Boothbay Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Boothbay Harbor?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Biddeford and 37.2 miles from Boothbay Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Biddeford and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Boothbay Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Boothbay Harbor. Straight-line distance: 48.15 mi (77.49 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Boothbay Harbor

#2 Boothbay Harbor

Town in Maine

Population2,225
Coordinates43.8523000, -69.6281000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Boothbay Harbor (-69.6281, 43.8523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Boothbay Harbor. The current time is 13:59:33.

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.