How far is Biddeford, ME from Cherryfield, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Cherryfield, ME is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
185.6 mi
04h 02m
Flight
147.25 mi
236.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.25 mi
Kilometers
236.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.69 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Cherryfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:56 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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
92.7 mi
02h 01m
To Cherryfield
92.9 mi
02h 01m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Franklin Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Blackswoods Road

    12.5 mi · 22 min · Blackswoods Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Blacks Woods Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Blacks Woods Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willey District Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 28%
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi · 10%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 9%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Blackswoods Road
12.5 mi · 7%
Bucksport Road
8.5 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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
02h 01m from Biddeford
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Biddeford and 92.9 miles from Cherryfield.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Biddeford is Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Cherryfield. Straight-line distance: 147.25 mi (236.98 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cherryfield

City in United States of America

Population1,167
Coordinates44.6073000, -67.9258400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Cherryfield (-67.92584, 44.6073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $25.84
Round trip
$51.68
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $25.84 $51.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $29.19 $58.39
Premium $4.86 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $6.00 $39.28 $78.56

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 Cherryfield. The current time is 05:52:01.

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.