How far is Biddeford, ME from Clinton, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Clinton, ME is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
100.48 mi
01h 57m
Flight
92.12 mi
148.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.12 mi
Kilometers
148.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.48 mi
Kilometers
161.7 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Fri, May 1, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-30T22:07
Arrive Clinton
Fri, May 1, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
50.2 mi
00h 58m
To Clinton
50.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.7 mi · 38 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Burnham

    1739 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Hinckley Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hinckley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Baker Street

    1209 ft · 29 sec · Baker Street

  12. 12

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

    795 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    83 m · 8 sec · Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 52%
Maine Turnpike
43.9 mi · 44%
North Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Hinckley Road
0.83 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.58 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 58m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Biddeford and Light Rain near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 50.2 miles from Biddeford and 50.3 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Biddeford and Light Rain near Clinton.

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 Clinton. Straight-line distance: 92.12 mi (148.26 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Clinton

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population3,369
Coordinates44.6378400, -69.5031000
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Clinton (-69.5031, 44.63784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.86 $17.25 $34.49
Diesel $6.00 $21.29 $42.58

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Clinton. The current time is 22:07:43.

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.