How far is Biddeford, ME from China, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to China, ME is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
94.85 mi
01h 59m
Flight
82.51 mi
132.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.51 mi
Kilometers
132.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.85 mi
Kilometers
152.64 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in China
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive China
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
47.4 mi
00h 59m
To China
47.5 mi
00h 59m

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
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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 China.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1470 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Causeway Road

    34 m · 5 sec · Causeway Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Causeway Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 55%
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi · 20%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 8%
Augusta Bypass
2.54 mi · 3%
Route 3
2.41 mi · 3%
North Street
1.41 mi · 1%
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 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 59m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near China.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Biddeford and 47.5 miles from China.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near China.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and China. Straight-line distance: 82.51 mi (132.78 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 China

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population4,339
Coordinates44.4786800, -69.5172600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: China (-69.51726, 44.47868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.86 $16.27 $32.55
Diesel $6.00 $20.09 $40.18

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 China. The current time is 05:54:12.

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.